1
as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
a spoken agreement is too easily broken
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2
as in uttered
expressed or communicated by voice
a politician who knows the power of the spoken word
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as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in talked
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of spoken
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 June 2025
The festival starts with an evening of spoken word and music, followed by a reading series and poetry on day two, a multidisciplinary showcase of dance, music, poetry and more on day three and a gospel brunch on day four.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The two have spoken highly of each other in interviews and conversations.
—Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Building on the smooth R&B of her 2016 fan-favorite Lauren EP, Just Keke finds its narrative anchor in spoken word interludes that emphasize the album’s overarching variety show concept.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 June 2025
The festival starts with an evening of spoken word and music, followed by a reading series and poetry on day two, a multidisciplinary showcase of dance, music, poetry and more on day three and a gospel brunch on day four.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Verb
To mark the anniversary, The Athletic has spoken to multiple people to report on the impact Ratcliffe and INEOS have made at United over the past 12 months.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The two have spoken highly of each other in interviews and conversations.
—Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken
Adjective
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To create a more human-like microbiome in the guts of mice, the team induced nine of these bacterial species through oral gavage.—
Jay Kakade
July 12,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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The court agreed to hear the case, and by the time of the oral argument in April, the Trump administration had a new secretary of HHS.—
David G. Savage
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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However, The Hollywood Reporter alleged that the actor didn’t have a deal in place; only a verbal agreement with the studio for future projects.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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James Pabst, 25, did not comply with verbal commands and the standoff ensued.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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There was no voiced opposition, though a representative for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers did amend its support, contingent on the addition of commercials as eligible projects.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Korean American songstress has been involved in the project since around late 2020-early 2021, serving as the vocal producer and songwriter for the film.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That film, directed by Emmy-winning Johan Renck, starred Adam Sandler and the vocal talents of Paul Dano as the creepy extraterrestrial spider.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The news agency also quoted medical workers who stated that four bodies had been recovered from the crash so far.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Other users on Reddit discussed vaping aboard planes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoken. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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