talk out

verb

talked out; talking out; talks out
Synonyms of talk outnext

transitive verb

: to clarify or settle by oral discussion

Examples of talk out in a Sentence

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So wait, that means all these people are talking out loud to their computers next to their co-workers? Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Just walk around and talk out loud and sort of feel it, feel Valerie a little bit. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 This man is talking out of both sides of his mouth. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 June 2026 The concern is the degree to which the Broncos, from the top down, have been driving on both sides of the road — while talking out of both sides of their mouths. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk out

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk out was in 1662

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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20out. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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