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as in told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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2
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read
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as in assumed
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true
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as in aforementioned
mentioned previously
with said guidebook in hand, we set off to explore the city
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Recent Examples of said
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Sebastian Öhrn, founder and chief executive officer of Myrqvist, said in a statement that the opening in New York marks a major milestone for the brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2025
Deportment endangering the morals, health, or general welfare of said child.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
These appointments reflect WestEnd’s ambition for the future, the company said, with a specific focus on enhancing the company’s position in the international television market and expanding its presence in North America, with Braverman based in New York City.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Sebastian Öhrn, founder and chief executive officer of Myrqvist, said in a statement that the opening in New York marks a major milestone for the brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
My Away suitcase was checked ahead of every flight, even if said trip was a quick 24-hour stint.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2025
Deportment endangering the morals, health, or general welfare of said child.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for said
Verb
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Two women armed with weapons approached, Johnson told police.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the agency told CNA there’s no evidence that infections have been more severe than usual.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors further expressed concerns about the department's ability to take the case to trial quickly due to problems identifying all the relevant materials that would need to be handed over to Comey's lawyers, sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Schottenstein, an Orthodox Jew, expressed confusion at accusations that the campaign contained eugenic overtones.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kerry McGawley, a professor and senior sports physiologist at the performance optimization company Orreco, recalls the pithy mantra recited to her by a professional Swedish cross-country skier more than a decade ago.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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One man held up a crucifix, and another recited the Lord’s Prayer over a megaphone.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The bride chose a buffet-style dinner for her nuptials, and assumed there would be plenty of food to go around.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly, what many Countdown viewers surely assumed to be a season-long threat — the aforementioned Volchek and his plan to explode multiple bombs at an outdoor Los Angeles galleria — was resolved early in Episode 10 of 13.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Skyline Chili is offering its perfectly portable walking taco, Izzy's has the pickle on a stick and Graeter's will keep you cool with its black raspberry chip as well as the mashup with aforementioned Skyline.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly, what many Countdown viewers surely assumed to be a season-long threat — the aforementioned Volchek and his plan to explode multiple bombs at an outdoor Los Angeles galleria — was resolved early in Episode 10 of 13.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ed Sheeran has talked openly about thinking of his career in arithmetic terms.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fast-rising British star Mia McKenna-Bruce has landed herself a role in one of the buzziest and most talked-about upcoming film series.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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The letter said the school district restructured its bonds, similar to refinancing a mortgage, and stated the city’s figure of $14 million in state funds was incorrect.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to Deadline, multiple sources have stated that Ronan — famed for her performances in Ladybird and Little Women — will play the first wife of The Beatles’ Paul McCartney in the upcoming series of biopics.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jokes that could very well work in his trademark loose-documentary style fall flat when read by actors who’ve simply memorized their lines.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, it was later revealed that Kemper — who has an IQ of 131 — had memorized 28 psychological tests and the acceptable answers during his time at Atascadero.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Said.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/said. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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