as in talking
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as in communication
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as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in lecturing
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 speaking
Dallas News, 7 July 2022
In the Netflix adaptation of The Dirt, Corabi is reduced to a non-speaking extra who gets about three seconds of camera time.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2022
James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
One of my in-laws will wait for a person to finish speaking, then say something on a completely different subject.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Owner Mark Cuban held a non-speaking role during a funeral scene.
—Dallas News, 7 July 2022
In the Netflix adaptation of The Dirt, Corabi is reduced to a non-speaking extra who gets about three seconds of camera time.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2022
Verb
But brands and retailers need to ensure their investments are reflective of where consumers are shopping, and broadly speaking, that’s in stores.
—James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
One of my in-laws will wait for a person to finish speaking, then say something on a completely different subject.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Verb
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Open, warm, and highly communicative, Chauffe, who performs as hemlock, has made a name for herself around the country by embracing a free-spirited and loose approach to her music and her everyday life.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Image The accusations, however, that the institution’s leaders are neither approachable nor communicative will linger after Mr. Hill’s departure.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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The site hopes to make AI more accurate and articulate.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By some accounts, this Santa Tracker initiative kicked off by complete accident in 1955, when a Colorado Springs Sears printed a newspaper announcement telling children to call a certain phone number to chat with Santa.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, many in the United States may even question whether CENTCOM is telling the truth.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pair are close, frequently discussing their respective seasons — Whitworth is on loan in League One with Exeter City — and supporting each other.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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