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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.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
That bespeaks too of very capable direction.
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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.
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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
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The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.
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Katie Wright, who books sports events for Anaheim’s tourism bureau, said there would be a market if her city built a sports park.
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Applying Porter’s Five Forces to cannabis reveals an industry built to struggle.
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.
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The naval buildup comes as Kim seeks to strengthen what analysts have long viewed as one of the weaker branches of North Korea's military.
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The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
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This research indicates that organizations will not close the gender AI gap simply by investing in digital skills training and AI incentives for their workforce.
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Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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Golden 1 Center displays a collection of vintage neon signs from historic local businesses, such as Shakey’s Pizza and Tower Records, on loan from the history center.
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Throughout, the living room TV displays his screen time.
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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