as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
jurors are not allowed to converse while the attorneys go off to one side to confer with the judge
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Recent Examples of conversing
Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Junior Miranda Castillo is the team manager, and according to team coach James Bryant, has solid communication skills that are utilized in conversing with judges and teammates.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Fashionable guests of all ages mingle and mix in common areas, conversing about everything from stocks to cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
After all, though the two are conversing on her birthday, the audience learns that Robert died a week prior.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
While conversing with fans on X, he was asked for a good story following the Super Bowl LIV win, preferably about coach Andy Reid.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
All three are heard laughing and conversing, La Jornada reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Flanagan is often seen conversing with younger players, whether that’s about strategy, how to carry themselves on the court or perhaps his favorite new pizza slice.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Junior Miranda Castillo is the team manager, and according to team coach James Bryant, has solid communication skills that are utilized in conversing with judges and teammates.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Fashionable guests of all ages mingle and mix in common areas, conversing about everything from stocks to cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
After all, though the two are conversing on her birthday, the audience learns that Robert died a week prior.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
While conversing with fans on X, he was asked for a good story following the Super Bowl LIV win, preferably about coach Andy Reid.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
All three are heard laughing and conversing, La Jornada reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Flanagan is often seen conversing with younger players, whether that’s about strategy, how to carry themselves on the court or perhaps his favorite new pizza slice.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversing
Verb
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Law Murray will be chatting live on our site for this one.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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He could be seen chatting with his fellow inmates.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Conversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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