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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in to seek
to make a request for
milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters
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Recent Examples of bespeak
Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Her success in these projects, especially the latter, bespeaks a wider market than mere tabloid chasers and also, since even critics of her personal life won’t begrudge the work, the fickleness of gossip.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Her success in these projects, especially the latter, bespeaks a wider market than mere tabloid chasers and also, since even critics of her personal life won’t begrudge the work, the fickleness of gossip.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
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The train departs from Blue Ridge, one of the best mountain towns in the South, and passengers have the option to book either the 2-hour express tour or the 4-hour extended tour, which allows time to explore McCaysville and Copperhill during a 2-hour layover.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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While medical treatment within the United States is more expensive than overseas, the transportation costs can be lower when driving or booking affordable flights.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Each creation is a passage inward, revealing the poetry of love, aliveness, and timeless connection.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Team Trump may also seek to use different legal strategies to reimpose some of the tariffs the court struck down.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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The house said last week it has been cleared of any wrongdoing. Chiuri has sought to promote more sustainable production methods and create jobs for women, especially in India, while admitting those efforts will take time to bear fruit.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Generally, during the summer months, dew points of 55 degrees or lower indicate a dry and comfortable feel.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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That study, which reviewed data from 2009 to 2014, indicated that 8.7 million U.S. children – or roughly 1 in 8 – lived with a parent, or parents, with substance use disorder.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Outside researchers can request access to VSD data by submitting study proposals to the CDC.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Banerjee did not respond to emails requesting comment from The Bee.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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That same month, public records show East Carolina University entered an 18-month, $50,450 contract with Deloitte for consulting services related to its athletic department.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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