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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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With SummerSlam looming, how WWE books the finish will shape both challengers' momentum heading into August.
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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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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
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Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
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Owens’ lawsuit seeks for the court to issue an injunction to force the association and Kuka to stop interfering with the sale of the unit and remediation of the asbestos, and to stop requiring approvals for prospective buyers.
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The latest twist comes as Dakar seeks to untangle itself from a debt crisis that has plagued its economy since 2024, when the government uncovered billions of dollars in undisclosed loans, forcing the IMF to suspend lending.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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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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Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across organizations.
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An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis shows the executive spent roughly three-quarters of that — more than $83 million — on television and cable advertising.
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“Bespeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaks. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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