bespeak

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as in to book
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespeak Slideshow: Meet the Robots of Fukushima Daiichi Back at Yoshida’s lab, where modest bunk beds bespeak the dedication of his students, the team is currently working on a new and improved survey bot named Sakura. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2014 Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bespeak
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  • Multiple outlets reported that the Gritti Palace, the St. Regis, the Belmond Cipriani and Hotel Danieli have all been booked in part or in full.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 June 2025
  • They were initially booked on Flight 191 departing Fort Lauderdale on August 2, but changed plans two weeks before.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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  • Months after Megan Fox welcomed a baby girl with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, their daughter's name has been revealed through a sweet video.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 June 2025
  • Machine Gun Kelly has finally revealed the name of his infant daughter with Megan Fox, nearly three months after the on-and-off couple welcomed their first child together.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
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  • Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion at SW19, is also seeking a second Channel Slam in a row.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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  • The document also indicated that more than 6,400 U.S. citizens living in Israel had submitted documentation asking for information regarding U.S.-charted evacuation flights.
    Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
  • The modest moves indicate markets are taking the latest development in stride.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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  • The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.
    Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 25 June 2025
  • The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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  • Registration is requested for all programs; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • According to the Fish and Game Department, the Army National Guard was requested for assistance because the incident occurred nearly three miles from the nearest road.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
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  • That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.
    Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • That meant buying physical books offered a legal workaround.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
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  • Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
  • While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025

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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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