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as in reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in seeks
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 bespeaks
Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Known for its delicate texture and plain looks, this pie bespeaks old-school Southern class and charm.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 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
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Known for its delicate texture and plain looks, this pie bespeaks old-school Southern class and charm.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeaks
Verb
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Stack books horizontally on a tall, floating bookcase.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Nov. 2025
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Investors are focused on Alibaba's cloud computing division which books its revenue related to artificial intelligence.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
25 Nov. 2025
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As someone who often travels with a laptop, my favorite feature is the padded front gadget compartment, which opens with a TSA lock and reveals a secret space to store my computer and essential travel documents.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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The following reveals major plot points from the series finale of Peacock‘s Bel-Air.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Dec. 2025
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The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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After placing a disappointing third in what should have put him one step closer to the prestigious Ohio Classic, Eddie seeks help from experienced coach Mike Reed (Mike Edward), himself a former bodybuilder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In posters on classroom walls, the Standard Model displays 17 particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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SpaceX displays Goldman Sachs in that position, at the top left on the front page of the IPO prospectus.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Every year, the city requests proposals for capital improvement projects from community groups across San Diego to help prioritize projects competing for funds in the following year’s budget.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Tell customers exactly how your company communicates, bills, requests verification and handles support.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Which means the quality of one’s playing career isn’t supposed to affect their ability to be inducted for success as a coach or executive, and vice versa.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Verb
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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