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as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in lecturing
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 speaking
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
As for now, Malfatti plans to continue competing for several more years, while also expanding her reach beyond social media — whether through public speaking, coaching or helping develop adaptive sports programs.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Mental health advocates say more Black men are seeking therapy and speaking openly about depression, anxiety and trauma as organizations work to reduce stigma surrounding mental health care.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take inventory of your home and see what's still working and what could use an update—both practically speaking, and in terms of aesthetics.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
Proceeds go to the branch’s Women’s Reentry Scholarships and SpeechTrek, an annual public speaking competition for high school students.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
As for now, Malfatti plans to continue competing for several more years, while also expanding her reach beyond social media — whether through public speaking, coaching or helping develop adaptive sports programs.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Despite not speaking French, nor having an agent, Brewster found his footing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Mental health advocates say more Black men are seeking therapy and speaking openly about depression, anxiety and trauma as organizations work to reduce stigma surrounding mental health care.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Noun
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Wondrous lets its beer do the talking.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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As the April crisis became public, Regents received talking points on Maduko’s resignation.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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BuzzFeed announced the sale late Monday, saying Allen Family Digital had agreed to pay $3 apiece for 40 million shares, representing a 52% stake in the company.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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At Yale, where Garber began her career, Jacques Derrida was a frequent visitor, and Paul de Man might be found down the corridor solemnly lecturing on Nietzsche.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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How do teachers carry on teaching, lecturing, checking homework and having students prepare for assessments, and how do students enjoy the pleasures that extracurricular activities bring?—
Jerald McNair,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To take plants seriously as living, breathing, conscious, and communicative beings, the movie suggests, requires a measure of time, an embrace of solitude, and a retreat from the hectic anxieties of the modern world.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Do what feels right for you and stay communicative; those are great steps toward bonding.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Steyer was articulate and may have attracted Bernie Sanders fans.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The book’s superpower is its voice; Herr’s intensely articulate prose stretches to accommodate the crazy experiences and mind-states created when a high-tech corporate military wages war on a low-tech nation.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Are airlines basically telling consumers, Zach, that the era of ultra cheap flying just isn't profitable anymore?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In discussing prospects, Lyman mentioned resources like the Commonwealth AI group.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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