1
as in to tell
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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2
as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read
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as in to assume
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true
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as in about
close to but not exactly
a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day
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Recent Examples of say
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Here, a slim majority, 52%, said the billionaire and DOGE have too much of a say.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Seyfried said with a laugh during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
New special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman will have a big say in Goode’s role with the unit next season, as the team switched to him from previous coordinator Danny Crossman.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Here, a slim majority, 52%, said the billionaire and DOGE have too much of a say.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The customs agent immediately told him that bringing fruit into the U.S. is not allowed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Germany is among the European countries that host U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing policy, Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed reservations on Thursday in Brussels.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Consider these five ways to express your strengths in service of others: 1.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Each night, Imams may recite one thirtieth of the Quran in a special nightly prayer so that the entire holy book will be read by the end of the month, according to the Islamic Network Group.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mez witnessed Sacramento producer Big Hollis make a beat from scratch while Taylor wrote lyrics down on his phone and began to recite them.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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So until another shoe drops — assuming there will be another shoe — this deal feels somewhat incomplete for the Penguins.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The regulatory process in California could take up to a year, assuming that Tesla’s technology proves to be safe, Smith said.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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It has been widely reported that, under that eight-year pact, which is up in 2028, ABC has been paying about $100 million a year for the show.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Lily-Rose Depp wore a plunging custom lacy black halter dress by Chanel that featured about 191,000 embroidery elements, including black sequins, crystals and pearls.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some states disenfranchise people for felony convictions; Mississippi includes offenses such as shoplifting, and disenfranchises a far greater share of Black citizens than white.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lionsgate owns almost 88% of Lionsgate Studios shares.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In photos obtained by Page Six, Affleck and Garner appeared to be in good spirits — laughing and talking — while at a paintball park in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Emma Stone is also spotted talking to Blackpink member Lisa and posing for a photo together.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The actress was responding to a reporter who pressed the now Oscar winner about those in the Mexican community who felt hurt by the film, particularly since, as the reporter phrased it, Mexico was at the heart of the story.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Mar. 2025
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One question, phrased many different ways, remains: Can the Bengals pull this off? (Top photo: Dylan Buell / Getty Images) Paul Dehner Jr. is a senior writer for The Athletic.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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