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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in to seek
to make a request for
milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters
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Recent Examples of bespeak
Slideshow: Meet the Robots of Fukushima Daiichi Back at Yoshida’s lab, where modest bunk beds bespeak the dedication of his students, the team is currently working on a new and improved survey bot named Sakura.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2014
Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2014
Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
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Multiple outlets reported that the Gritti Palace, the St. Regis, the Belmond Cipriani and Hotel Danieli have all been booked in part or in full.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Thug’s grand performance at Summer Smash was years in the making, as he and Gunna were initially booked as headliners for the 2022 edition.—
Mark P. Braboy,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Instead, recent events in Iran have revealed that anti-Americanism can bind an alliance together only so much.—
Leon Aron,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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The offer doesn’t reveal what the potential costs would be for the roads, sewers, utilities and other amenities.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion at SW19, is also seeking a second Channel Slam in a row.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Finally, the city has been seeking more revenue by renegotiating leases on public property and facilities that Gloria said had provided an inadequate return.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The document also indicated that more than 6,400 U.S. citizens living in Israel had submitted documentation asking for information regarding U.S.-charted evacuation flights.—
Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The modest moves indicate markets are taking the latest development in stride.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Ohtani was not made available to reporters who requested him.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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However, Antetokounmpo has not formally requested a trade, and the Nets lack a contending roster.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That meant buying physical books offered a legal workaround.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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