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as in to cajole
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as in to bamboozle
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Recent Examples of fast-talk
For as much as Anderson’s films call for his actors to flatten their delivery, his first foray into stop-motion animation picked up the pace considerably, and Clooney zips right along with his character’s fast-talking schemes.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
After attending Vallejo Junior College, Stone got a job as a fast-talking DJ at San Francisco R&B station KSOL, where his eclectic taste stoked his popularity, working the new British bands like The Beatles, The Animals and The Stones into the station’s soul format.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
The schtick is fast-talking facts and plenty of jokes about the companies and people and concepts that are, in one way or another, selling a bill of goods.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Stick also makes excellent use of Wilson’s familiar persona, introducing him first as a fast-talking charmer before gradually peeling away the protective layers to expose the sadness at its core.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
After attending Vallejo Junior College, Stone got a job as a fast-talking DJ at San Francisco R&B station KSOL, where his eclectic taste stoked his popularity, working the new British bands like The Beatles, The Animals and The Stones into the station’s soul format.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
The schtick is fast-talking facts and plenty of jokes about the companies and people and concepts that are, in one way or another, selling a bill of goods.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Stick also makes excellent use of Wilson’s familiar persona, introducing him first as a fast-talking charmer before gradually peeling away the protective layers to expose the sadness at its core.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-talk
Verb
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Only occasionally could my father be cajoled into telling me a bedtime story.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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After arm-twisting and cajoling lawmakers overnight, Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hailed what is likely to be the most significant piece of legislation enacted during the president’s second term.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
4 July 2025
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One moment against Inter highlighted this control perfectly, as Yamal dropped a shoulder and produced a perfect ‘Marseille turn’ to bamboozle two defenders.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The complexity of American health insurance coverage has many physicians bamboozled.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Key moment With the bases loaded and one out in the fourth inning, Gausman coaxed Gustavo Campero into a 1-3 double play.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Learn more about how an infinite complexity of brews is coaxed out of those three simple ingredients by touring a brewery.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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When reality stars act in a way that is offensive or seemingly out of character, audiences feel betrayed.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Some have been corrupted by money and power, betraying each other as readily as the criminals do.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But the next morning, just as Debrah prepares to leave, Madea stops her in the hotel lobby and convinces her to attend the ceremony after all.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Isio is convinced that the only way out is to play by the rules, even when her charismatic new roommate, Farah (Ann Akinjirin), warns her otherwise.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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What’s worse, picking up the morning paper and seeing what the bastards are doing, and just complaining and bitching about it?—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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The bitching and leaving early just makes the fan base look entitled and lacking in football common sense.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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His impersonation is so convincing that Lu and Shin are initially fooled.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Don’t let the size fool you—this ultra-compact charger delivers impressive speed and efficiency for its footprint.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Fast-talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-talk. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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