bespeaks

present tense third-person singular of bespeak
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as in books
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 indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

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Verb
  • Crema Club, in the Pinheiros district, books some of the best local and international DJs.
    Carolina Abbott Galvão, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Over Hanai’s objections, the House of Tanba-ya’s corporate benefactor (Kyusaku Shimada) books them into a large theater, and soon their onnagata-duo novelty has given them a kind of boy-band heartthrob popularity.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • That’s because the third act reveals that Teddy was right all along, and Michelle is an alien.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Now the junta that ousted her seeks to hold sham polls in December to entrench and legitimize their rule.
    Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The deal signals a push into entertainment and media as Playboy seeks to expand its presence in the film and television space.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
  • This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One rendition of the story even displays a little sympathy for the devil, as Jennings shares.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Martell’s group was the first Western delegation in years to visit the International Friendship Exhibition, a sprawling mountainside museum that displays gifts and artifacts from foreign dignitaries.
    Will Ripley, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Although Tea requests more protection and even asks to leave the undercover operation for safety reasons, PET pushes her to maintain her position.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Doyle’s honor to the Discovery Counseling Center.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • That means that the lowest-income families would be affected the least.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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