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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
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as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking
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as in to inform
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley
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as in to gossip
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
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Recent Examples of talk
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The regional bloc had shunned high-level talks with Myanmar since the coup, to avoid legitimizing the junta.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
While talking to news outlet WIVB in April 2025, Allen said that the movie will have an emphasis on Jessie's journey.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The museum is also presenting a free talk with artist Raphael Escobar, whose work is part of the exhibition, on Tuesday night at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive, 250 S. Broadway, downtown L.A. Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E. Young Drive N., Westwood.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The regional bloc had shunned high-level talks with Myanmar since the coup, to avoid legitimizing the junta.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Verb
And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
While talking to news outlet WIVB in April 2025, Allen said that the movie will have an emphasis on Jessie's journey.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
Noun
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After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Blake Lively pays tribute to her mother, who survived an attack on her life before Lively was born, in a speech at the Time100 Gala in New York.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Miller commenced the discussion with a brief slideshow that previewed some of the artwork, garments and, jewelry that will be on display next month.—
Scarlett Newman,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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The LinkedIn algorithm rewards users who actively participate in discussions across the platform.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Any contacts and chats from Skype will automatically appear when users log into the free version of Teams with their Skype credentials.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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But, whatever the White House and its most fervent allies insisted at the time, the Signal chat was a major embarrassment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In fact, every police department reached by Rolling Stone denied rumors of a pattern, aside from the Rhode Island State Police, who did not respond to several requests for comment.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Why not speak to Tzarina and check if there would be time on Alesia’s schedule to help clean up?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke after a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to USA TODAY.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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During her multi-hour hair routine, Elisabeth conversed with her Greek tutor and worked on translation activities.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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In yet another detail pulled from Persona, players can converse with the cast around the bonfire and learn about their backstories.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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The constitutional provision prohibiting public funds from being used for sectarian purposes echoed language drafted by Native Americans, the historians and legal scholars said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Base personnel contacted the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which looked into the matter, said the official.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the April 29 season ender, Serena — who foolishly thought her work bestie, Matt, was going to ask another St. Denis nurse out on a date — was informed by colleagues Val and Bruce that Matt’s infatuated with her, not Holly.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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