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
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
There is a saying that each time memory is recalled and re-told the memory is replaced by the memory of the memory.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Exact financial terms were not revealed, only saying that the sponsorship agreement was multi-million dollar in nature.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
With $15 and a short saying, Missourians can buy custom tags for their car or truck.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
There is a saying that each time memory is recalled and re-told the memory is replaced by the memory of the memory.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Director-level professionals skew higher, with 47% saying degrees are essential.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Exact financial terms were not revealed, only saying that the sponsorship agreement was multi-million dollar in nature.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
Noun
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Instead, Jeffrey Gahler has turned budget hearings into a sideshow by attacking McCord for scribbling a French version of a familiar proverb during an April meeting.—
Aegis reader commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Aug. 2025
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In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.—
Felicia Appenteng,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With his latest weigh-in blunder, there's no telling whether Dana White, who has publicly criticized Gastelum for his egregious weigh-in mishaps in the past, will cut the longtime vet.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Line of the week is Benito reciting a snippet of Pablo Neruda in Spanish.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Less convincing are some of the dramatically hefty scenes involving Dillon’s Horn, who seems, at times, to be reciting his dialogue rather than fully embodying it.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the current high multiple, that translates to about $6–7 billion in profits, or roughly $16 billion in revenue, assuming a 40% net margin—a target consistent with long-term projections.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Allen has to find a way to beat Patrick Mahomes or, more to the point, the Bills have to find a way to beat the Chiefs — assuming Kansas City recovers from its 0-2 start.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The two men shared warm words, often walking side by side as military bands and mounted troops staged elaborate ceremonies on the castle grounds.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The next battleground is the execution layer, where the question becomes not just who builds the models, but who profits when AI stops talking and starts acting for users.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kelly began the livestream upon the news of Kirk's shooting in Utah and learned of his death while talking with Glenn Beck.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nathan agrees, stating that the group is unique due to their dual identity as outsiders who live and work in Korea.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The group cites a report stating that education funding has declined by 24% since 2008 when adjusted for inflation.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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