as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects
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1
as in lectures
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war
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as in harangues
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
grandly discoursed as though he were an expert on every subject
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Recent Examples of discourses
JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
By analyzing discourses on development squarely within Native American studies, Yazzie situates capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism into the politics of nation-building.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourses
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The arrests, particularly that of Hall of Famer and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups, altered the tenor of this week’s conversations around the NBA, whose new season had started only two days earlier.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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For example, during the most recent awards season, the ASU FIDM Museum celebrated with an Academy Awards Season Costume Design Speaker Series that featured conversations with Oscar-winning and nominated designers.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The same government that lectures Beijing about state capitalism and nonmarket behaviors now practices it at home.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Andres Bernal, a political analyst who lectures at the City University of New York, thinks many young voters look at Cuomo's history of controversy and are reminded of the Democratic Party establishment that has left them disillusioned.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone‘s critics and reporters.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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After trading superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Cowboys have extra draft capital to work with in trade discussions.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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If none of those speaks to you, the Victorian era has some fantastic mysteries and ghost stories to get lost in.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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The officer calmly and sweetly talks to the dog, calling to Moose to get the canine to come closer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks Wednesday night with Deni Avdija.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Associated Press also reviewed — and authenticated — text exchanges between Lopez and the pilot.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kalshi maintains it is protected by federal law, which entrusts the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with exclusive jurisdiction over commodities and futures exchanges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the inaugural biennial edition, LagosPhoto 2025 opens a transformative new chapter—building on fifteen years of experimentation while pursuing fresh dialogues around invention, resistance, and freedom.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The direction, authentic and rigorous in every aspect, invites us into a private world that dialogues with the past, present, and future, creating a non-time constructed with great mastery and sensitivity.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Discourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourses. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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