1
as in booking
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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2
as in revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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3
as in seeking
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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4
as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeaking
Verb
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Beckett, 20, was arrested in Iowa and charged with a first offense of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to booking records from the Ida County Sheriff's Office (ICSO).—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026 -
A day after booking Soto and Baz, investigators arrested Gutierrez, who allegedly led the distribution of the cocaine to dealers and users, at his Oxnard home.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At my feet, the pale folds of cloth gradually came apart, revealing two half-open eyes, surrounded by curly hair, which, tossed by the turbulence, looked strangely alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Videos making their way past Iran’s internet blackout circulated over the weekend, revealing harrowing scenes from earlier in the week.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The district is currently represented by Giovanni Capriglione, a Southlake Republican who isn’t seeking reelection.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several lawmakers are also seeking higher office this year and will want time to focus on their campaigns.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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That change would hinder millions of Americans from borrowing money, Cramer said, indicating a crash could occur if the companies had to stop lending.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Transfer tenderloins to a cutting board, reserving sauce in skillet, and tent with aluminum foil; let rest for 10 minutes.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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While happy to have these conversations with families, O'Shea said reserving time for these additional visits for vaccine counseling becomes more difficult during flu season, when more kids need to be seen due to illnesses.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The two were found by Portland police in a different location from where the shooting occurred after responding to a call from a man requesting help.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Minutes later, police received a call from a different location from a man who said he’d been shot by federal officers and was requesting help, according to Day and dispatch audio.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of the 20 graduates, 11 (55%) were white; six (30%) were Latino; two (10%) were Black and one (5%) was Hmong, according to the police department, meaning about 45% in the class were minorities, according to KCKPD.—
Sofi Zeman
January 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hialeah elects its council members at large, meaning all candidates run citywide.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Bespeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaking. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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