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
Last fall, Parker spoke at a Fort Worth ISD board meeting, calling for a broad, city-wide effort to make sure students can read on grade level.
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Neither Obama or Harris have spoken much publicly since Election Day in 2024.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
The country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, spoke at the dedication.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Piper, Lachlan and their parents have made their way to the Buddhist community so that Timothy and Victoria can speak with the monk, Luang Por Teera (Suthichai Yoon).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Neither Obama or Harris have spoken much publicly since Election Day in 2024.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
The country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, spoke at the dedication.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Piper, Lachlan and their parents have made their way to the Buddhist community so that Timothy and Victoria can speak with the monk, Luang Por Teera (Suthichai Yoon).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Schimel’s loss was a referendum on Musk.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tonya Mosley talked with Justene Hill Edwards about the rise and fall of the Freedmen’s Bank on NPR’s Fresh Air.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid's Tale creator Bruce Miller talks the shocking reunion in the season 6 premiere.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In Leech, a parasitic hive mind that infests people discovers another parasitic hive mind that infests people, competing for the same brain space (told in first-person from the POV of the former parasitic hive mind).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 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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It is not believed to be on the agenda at its quarterly meetings in Zimbabwe from April 11-13, but likely to be discussed, perhaps informally.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Howell discussed the increasing strain on Hollywood producers.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The fun new graphics include an exhausted face with bags under its eyes, a blue fingerprint and purple splatter, according to a social media post shared Monday, March 31, by Apple Hub.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The trailer that Amazon MGM Studios shared shows Gosling and his small team in space, gazing out at a dazzling constellation of stars.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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