1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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2
as in to talk
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 speak
Ford was speaking to a packed room of international producers at Winston Baker’s annual Film Finance Forum, co-sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter and held alongside the Berlin International Film Festival.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
At a time when many of us are wary of simply speaking Spanish in public, Benito showcased triumph and joy without compromising the authenticity and specificity of the Puerto Rican experience.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
To insist on the Holocaust’s uniqueness as a shield against comparison risks turning it into an exception that cannot illuminate anything beyond itself, and that cannot, therefore, speak meaningfully to the present.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
McFarland didn’t speak long in between referencing Biffle.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
At a time when many of us are wary of simply speaking Spanish in public, Benito showcased triumph and joy without compromising the authenticity and specificity of the Puerto Rican experience.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
To insist on the Holocaust’s uniqueness as a shield against comparison risks turning it into an exception that cannot illuminate anything beyond itself, and that cannot, therefore, speak meaningfully to the present.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
McFarland didn’t speak long in between referencing Biffle.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Richard Tillman had loaded his vehicle with fire logs before backing the car through the post office's front door.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pohlad, who went to Georgia to meet with Byron Buxton and California to talk to Joe Ryan, has also recently been tapping into the knowledge of former players, including the rotating cast of television analysts.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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As is her nature, Hudson talks openly and honestly about how being a mother has intertwined with her career.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But one person familiar with the decisions told Semafor that at least one executive from a company described by the survey had reached out to multiple outlets asking for the pieces to be taken down, arguing that the survey data was faulty and biased.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some of us have guest lectured in his law school class on the Arkansas Constitution, and his passion for our state's rich heritage is evident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Katie da Cunha Lewin is a writer based in London, currently lecturing in 20th and 21st-century literature at Coventry University.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Onscreen, Benedict apologizes for kissing Sophie during a moment of passion near the cottage and reiterates his intent to find work for her without ever uttering the word mistress.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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On this subject, not a word was uttered by any of the siblings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Carvalho discussed the event’s main goal, to mark a year since the beginning of recovery from the Altadena and Pacific Palisades fires in January of 2025.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This story discusses events that might be disturbing to some readers.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Specialty shops, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants could share 200 acres of trails, pocket parks, wooded landscapes and a lazy creek with a combination of residential options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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By this point in their trip to Nepal, the pair was deep in reflective mode, learning and sharing all sorts of things about and with each other.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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