1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in to talk
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of speak
The athlete also spoke at Nike’s Future 50 for Her event in 2022 about starting a family while in the league.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
While speaking from the grounds at Augusta National, Rory expressed those sentiments.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Victor’s family told the AP that barely any of the officers spoke to nearby family members before firing.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump speaks to reporters about Russia, Iran and a third term
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday night from Air Force One, where he was asked about a third term, ceasefire negotiations with Russia and tariffs on Iran.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
While speaking from the grounds at Augusta National, Rory expressed those sentiments.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Victor’s family told the AP that barely any of the officers spoke to nearby family members before firing.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump speaks to reporters about Russia, Iran and a third term
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday night from Air Force One, where he was asked about a third term, ceasefire negotiations with Russia and tariffs on Iran.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Josh Norris, Bowen Byram and JJ Peterka are among those scheduled to talk to reporters.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fast-forward to today, and the experts now tell us students may ...—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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Quilting group hosts lecture, workshop El Camino Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. April 8 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the club’s members didn’t lecture or advocate until 20 years after its 1876 founding.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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While those three letters are not going anywhere — Eddie Howe uttered them three times at his pre-Leicester City press conference on Friday — there is another buzzword that fans will hear repeatedly over the next few months.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The harm starts when he is emboldened to utter such nonsense.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Vultures artist also spent a good amount of time discussing bosses using their power to take advantage of employees.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Most countries do not share the same level of economic, security, or political relations that exist between the U.S. and Japan.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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When most agents share the same goal, misalignment drops.—
Aidan Kierans,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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