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
Evan has been able to re-learn how to eat solid foods and how to speak in sentences.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Standing behind a wooden podium, speaking to a row of news cameras and reporters, Joseph declined to answer questions about the use of a patrol vehicle to end the gun battle, citing an ongoing investigation.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
While Nour Hammour was founded in 2013 to create the proverbial perfect leather jacket, the brand has zeroed in on shearlings that speak to a luxury consumer who is newly conscious of sustainability.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Standing behind a wooden podium, speaking to a row of news cameras and reporters, Joseph declined to answer questions about the use of a patrol vehicle to end the gun battle, citing an ongoing investigation.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
While Nour Hammour was founded in 2013 to create the proverbial perfect leather jacket, the brand has zeroed in on shearlings that speak to a luxury consumer who is newly conscious of sustainability.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the industry now begins talking seriously about agentic AI, a more independent and decision-capable form of artificial intelligence, the question is no longer whether AI will reshape cars, but how far it should be allowed to go.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many survivors have been helped by talking things through with a licensed psychotherapist.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In her car, Jessica Gabriel’s Lady is an avid listener of DJ Revolution, a fictional radio DJ who lectures passionately about the struggles of modern-day life in Nigeria.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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At her event, Acosta will lecture and facilitate a discussion about the Jeanes Supervisors.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
21 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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It's been over 30 years since McConaughey, 56, first uttered the iconic phrase on screen as David Wooderson in 1993's cult classic Dazed and Confused.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Glenn and Engstrand had been discussing his role for several days before deciding to move on.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The status conference in New York City — to discuss how the case would move forward to trial — was abruptly canceled on Tuesday and a new date was not set.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In their weekly Wanted Wednesday post, officers shared a photo of the suspect walking down a store aisle with a basket and a shopping bag in his hands just days before New Year's Eve at the store on Irvine Center Drive.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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