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as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in requested
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 bespoken
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They were booked into a Riverside County Jail without bail, SBCSD said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025 -
But the drama starts when a couple on a romantic vacation discover another attractive and young couple has also booked the home for the weekend.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
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Mason Miley, the third brother, came on in midfield, and the 17-year-old displayed his technical skills.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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There, family photos displayed on a table could be seen in the background of images from the event, including a portrait from Prince Louis' 2018 christening featuring Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as well as Meghan and Prince Harry.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Both the prosecution and defense requested that jurors' answers not be publicly broadcast.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The senators additionally requested the companies detail their fraud-prevention strategies and investments and provide the steps the companies take to prevent the release of sensitive customer information.—
Allan Smith,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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Several lines of symbols denoted drones that the crew had shot down.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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According to the settlement website, the money is reserved for people whose personal information was accessed during the 2023 data breach.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Earlier, hundreds of members of the military, all in uniform, lined up in extensive security checkpoints, as a big block of tickets were reserved for those on active duty.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Vozinha’s dad spoke to Telemundo Deportes prior to the match and revealed that his son is named after a Brazilian soccer player.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Post revealed in March the US was burning through Tomahawks at an astonishing rate, as the Pentagon boasted of an easy victory.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Both cities sought voter approval for a half-cent sales tax dedicated to maintaining local services while keeping revenue under local control.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The insurrection verdict has been appealed by both Yoon and prosecutors, who had sought the death penalty.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Authorities later reported that evidence indicated a 52-year-old man had shot his wife and two children before shooting himself.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Bespoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespoken. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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