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as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting
the speaker announced that it was time for the club to move on to another matter
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as in spokesperson
a person who speaks for another or for a group
unofficially chose a speaker to broach the subject with the supervisor of the department
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as in lecturer
a person who makes usually formal public speeches
the after-dinner speaker was a career diplomat who regaled us with humorous anecdotes from his travels abroad
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Recent Examples of speaker
Several speakers talked about how some schools do not have the physical space for a library or a public library is already located within a school building and asked for lawmakers to provide guidance or funding in the absence of these partnerships.
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Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
During those meetings, the same speaker can speak for up to three minutes for multiple items on the agenda.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Hochul on Wednesday announced Adrienne Adams, the former New York City Council speaker, will be her running mate, creating the first all-women major party ticket in the state’s history.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tennessee’s Republican House speaker, Cameron Sexton, called for an overhaul of the utility on Facebook and said the General Assembly would pursue accountability.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
During those meetings, the same speaker can speak for up to three minutes for multiple items on the agenda.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Hochul on Wednesday announced Adrienne Adams, the former New York City Council speaker, will be her running mate, creating the first all-women major party ticket in the state’s history.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tennessee’s Republican House speaker, Cameron Sexton, called for an overhaul of the utility on Facebook and said the General Assembly would pursue accountability.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaker
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The Antioch City Council unanimously voted to reappoint Porshe Taylor, the commission’s former chairperson, to a three-year term that expires in 2028.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Apparel Export Council chairperson Fadel Marzouk said that Egyptian factories account for 63 percent of the country’s total garment exports, attributed to robust growth and the support of government entities such as the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Investment.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the Office of Spill Prevention and Response at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, said the agency also collected samples of the oil sheen, which are still being analyzed.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The person appeared to have accidentally drowned, a police spokesperson said, and no foul play is suspected.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Melissa McCoul was a senior lecturer in the English department with over a decade of teaching experience.—
Juan A. Lozano,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Senior lecturer Regina McCombs said the training reflects the changing realities facing journalists, including students.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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At that stage the festival moderator steered the conversation back to the movie.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Consistent with state law, Austin ISD prohibits employees from encouraging walkouts or protests, spokesman JJ Maldonado said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Olathe Fire Department spokesman Mike Hall identified the man who died as Johnny Ray Childers, 54.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kearney worked within several county government departments, including the office of the board president.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bank's president and chairman, John Jovanovic, told CNBC that manufacturers, which benefit the most from the reserve, are making a long-term financial commitment, while the government loan spurs private investments.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The chairman of one of the biggest US law firms resigned from its leadership over links to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaker. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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