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as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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2
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in speaks
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety
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as in converses
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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3
as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking
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as in informs
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley
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as in gossips
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
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Noun
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There were a few speeches, but they were abbreviated.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
22 Dec. 2024 -
Meanwhile, on the Senate floor, outgoing members who were either retiring or had lost their seats gave farewell speeches.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Murray is reporting one major difference in the contract discussions is keeping the two sides apart.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Sources indicate that there have been no substantive discussions about a contract extension for McCarthy in Dallas, and the Cowboys have yet to make a definitive statement about their plans for next season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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That speaks to some of the nuances some of the current and former players brought up, echoed by fans online.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Rather, his supporters say that Montgomery was the first to understand and demonstrate the physics and control that still informs modern flight.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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That’s why another function of the department is to collect information and data, which then informs research and decision-making.—
Jackie Valley,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The compressed size of the court and the smaller arena mean players — and fans — will be able to hear much more on-court chatter.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Smith, a mental-health counselor and flower-essence therapist, discusses prayer as a method for finding language that resonates with our intentions.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Make sure your team discusses these changes openly and then update relevant documents to remain consistent.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Talks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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