bespeak

Definition of bespeaknext
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as in to book
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

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as in to indicate
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Recent Examples of bespeak The cockpit is not ostentatious but is very comfortable, with high-quality materials that bespeak Mazda’s near-luxury intentions for this vehicle, including lots of padded surfaces, high-quaity switchgear, and contrasting stitching. Dale Buss, Forbes.com, 7 Mar. 2026 That bespeaks too of very capable direction. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 For a now wireless era, its tangle also bespeaks a certain quaintness, evoking a simpler epoch that still might speak to our own. Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 Additionally, guests may enjoy bespoke onshore experiences and curated moments such as truffle hunting in the Italian Piedmont or stargazing in Saint Lucia. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bespeak
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  • Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.
    Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.
    Amedeo Goria, Fortune, 7 June 2026
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  • Police have officially concluded their investigation into the death of Hulk Hogan, issuing a 72-page report with additional details that reveal authorities found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
  • The pair announced their engagement in August 2025, and their wedding date was revealed in April.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • My Power Alpha Foundation Academies did not respond to multiple emails and phone calls seeking comment.
    Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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  • The school official added that the University of Kentucky Police Department was working with the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner, and an initial investigation did not indicate that foul play was involved.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
  • Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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  • Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection.
    Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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  • Madison Square Garden requested a permit for a watch party for 500 to 999 fans, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city approved one for 999.
    Antonio Ferme, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • Citizens, private investigators, family and media have over the years requested crime and autopsy reports related to the case from Weatherford police — only to be met with persistent denials, according to records obtained by the Star-Telegram.
    Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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  • In the last extreme, that means that one person’s exercise of their free will deprives someone else of all their rights.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • That means labor costs consume the vast majority of a center’s budget.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
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  • The charge comes after photos and videos showed Lang outside the Collin County courthouse several times this past week during the murder trial for teen Karmelo Anthony.
    Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • More recently, footage released Wednesday showed Gaethje using the FBI Headquarters as part of his preparation for his lightweight title fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026

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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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