CONVERSE (WITH) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

converse (with)

verb

Definition of converse (with)

as in to speak (to or with)

to communicate with by means of spoken words in a press conference, the president is not just addressing reporters—he's conversing with the public

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Melonas did not address the initial contact in his response, instead explaining federal agencies are required to collaborate.

— Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Once the aging parent’s worries are addressed, their initial stubbornness might disappear.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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Before even entering the museum, guests are greeted with Claes Oldenburg’s Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, 1999.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
When Tracy arrived at the hotel on that late Saturday night, he was greeted by José David Flores, a Red Sox coach who was not included in the purge that saw Cora and five of his assistants dismissed.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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