as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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as in expressing
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read
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as in reciting
to give from memory
say your prayers
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as in assuming
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true
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Recent Examples of saying
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme.
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Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Alberto Carvalho, who led the nation’s second-largest school district, stepped down Sunday, saying his departure is intended to remove distraction from student learning.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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An espresso shot a day keeps the doctor away, or however the saying goes!
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme.
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Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Verb
The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a warning about poor air quality until Tuesday afternoon, saying the blaze continues to produce smoke impacting the neighborhood and areas north and east of the fire.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Alberto Carvalho, who led the nation’s second-largest school district, stepped down Sunday, saying his departure is intended to remove distraction from student learning.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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What does the phrase squeaky bum time, the racehorse Devon Loch, and the Portuguese proverb ‘morrer na prais’ all have in common?
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The rooms The old Japanese proverb ‘*kachou fuugetsu’—*which translates as ‘flower, bird, wind, moon’ evoking a sense of the transient beauty of nature—is a key concept at the hotel.
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Direct prompt injection happens when a user types instructions that override a system prompt, the familiar pattern of telling a chatbot to ignore previous instructions.
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That includes not even telling guests the full information about the wedding, with people invited reportedly instructed to arrive in New York, without being given details about when and where the wedding will be.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
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According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
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People also tend to confuse fragrance intensity with cleanliness, assuming a strong smell means a deeper clean.
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Investors will take riskier positions, assuming the central bank will save them from their own mistakes.
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When word spread that Swift attended Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's 2023 wedding on the New Jersey shore, hundreds of fans and photographers descended on the quiet beach community.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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Towns County Sheriff's Office A day after creating the committee, Kemp filed the second executive order, stating that the officials recommended Henderson be suspended.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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