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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 Synonyms for bespeaks
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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
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Inside the mule, California shearling brings warmth while a semi-transparent gum sole reveals the ERL logo beneath.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The resulting internal split within the Democratic Party reveals a high-stakes debate about legislative priorities, political strategy, and the practical impacts of government closures nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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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
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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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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The second postcard displays a tree that is bursting with coins, as if money is sprouting from the branches.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When your cousin requests a potato dish on the lighter side, this is the go-to recipe.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trident routinely cooperates with any competent authority which requests information.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That means that the lowest-income families would be affected the least.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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