CONVERSE (WITH) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

converse (with)

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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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Strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, electronics, critical minerals To address these risks, FORTRESS calls for strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, electronics, critical minerals, medical supplies and spare parts.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
On Wednesday, nearly a week after the Salvadoran reinforcement began arriving, Haiti’s government finally publicly addressed the deployment.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

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Her announcement at the parliament in Strasbourg, France, was greeted with a standing ovation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Just about 24 hours before the World Series began, Arnold greeted the current Rays’ president of baseball operations Erik Neander, who started as an intern in Tampa while Arnold was a scout there, on the field.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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