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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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as in discussion
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 chat
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 rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
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as in to speak
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 to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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as in to say
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 to inform
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 to gossip
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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as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum
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as in to speak (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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as in chatterer
a person who talks constantly
your brother is quite a talker—he wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise
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Recent Examples of talk
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
De La Espriella, 47, has proposed a tough crackdown on crime, as well as the end to peace talks with armed groups and a boost to Colombia's oil and gas sector.
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Carlos Vargas,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Cornyn used to talk to Trump a lot.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
The Lions were a big talker in last year’s NCAA Tournament after two upset wins over LSU at the Baton Rouge regional, and this regional has the potential to bring the same fireworks.
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Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Noun
But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told the state news agency that Tehran first wants talks to focus on the conflict in Lebanon.
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Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
De La Espriella, 47, has proposed a tough crackdown on crime, as well as the end to peace talks with armed groups and a boost to Colombia's oil and gas sector.
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Carlos Vargas,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Verb
There’s simply too much time to talk between the draft lottery in May and the actual day of selection in June.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Cornyn used to talk to Trump a lot.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
When our kids complained about a talker my response was always the same thing.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
The Lions were a big talker in last year’s NCAA Tournament after two upset wins over LSU at the Baton Rouge regional, and this regional has the potential to bring the same fireworks.
—
Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
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Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair celebration Wednesday, June 24, with a speech that echoed several of his most familiar refrains, from lowering gas prices and criticizing former President Joe Biden to touting his border policies.
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Evelyn Pomatto, 15, was visiting the area for a speech and debate tournament through her high school.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.
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Despite her dismissal, Keyser appeared in the first 20 minutes of Thursday’s episode, sharing a chat and a kiss with partner Zach Georgiou, and later slept in the bed with him.
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Instead of forcing users into a loud chat sidebar to ask for recommendations, the app uses AI to examine your favorite songs, genres, artists — as well as listeners with similar tastes.
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The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
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Mitchell joins a Celtics position group headlined by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, though the latter is the subject of trade rumors after he was floated in a potential swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo (whom the Miami Heat ultimately acquired).
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Jolly and Mozeliak are scheduled to speak at a news conference on Saturday.
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Then, Zito and coach Paul Maurice spoke to fans.
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This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.
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Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been informed by the NFL that the league will not hold a supplemental draft prior to the 2026 season.
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Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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