as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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as in expressing
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 reciting
to give from memory
say your prayers
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as in assuming
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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Recent Examples of saying
Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
As the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a new survey from Fiverr that polled over 12,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha respondents globally, with 67% saying that having multiple income streams is essential for financial security.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Some situations call for a remix of the old saying that the best offense being a good defense.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
As the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Those economic conditions could make policy decisions more difficult for the Fed, since the central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment, Tintelnot added, saying the Supreme Court decision may influence the level of interest rates.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a new survey from Fiverr that polled over 12,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha respondents globally, with 67% saying that having multiple income streams is essential for financial security.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
Noun
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The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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His tale has become a proverb for any outdoor fanatic who, despite all of the proper planning and preparation, is undone by forces more powerful than him or herself.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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There is no telling how long the restrictions might last or how much worse delays will get as Congress remains at a logjam.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beatty emphasizes that the key to creating the show was telling a clear story in a short format.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cast largely helps to keep things grounded, rebutting the histrionics by treating each claim with legitimacy or reciting each gauche line with apt conviction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Kansas City will rely on Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt to continue sharing the load in the offensive backfield down the stretch of the season and into the playoffs -- assuming the Chiefs earn a place there come January.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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And that’s assuming that China, already Saudi’s biggest trade partner, doesn’t also look to partner with the kingdom on its metals ambitions and play spoiler to the West’s goal of creating an alternative.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Obergefell, like many other who are concerned about the Supreme Court's conservative majority, takes little comfort in their words.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swayer is a spoken word poet and this is clear in her verse that is melodic on the page.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a further signal that Pope Leo is intent on cultivating a close rapport with the movie milieu, the Vatican shared a video of the pope stating his four favorite films.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Police characterized the shooting as an isolated incident, stating there was no general threat to the public.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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