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
Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
Our Editors’ Choice Winner for All-Mountain Skis The early bird gets the powder, or whatever the saying is.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
Town resident Daniel Griffin also spoke out against the proposal, saying prohibition in America has historically failed and opens up the door to more issues in the future.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
As the saying goes, home is where the heart is.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
Our Editors’ Choice Winner for All-Mountain Skis The early bird gets the powder, or whatever the saying is.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
Your books are extremely popular, but there’s a widespread cultural POV right now where people are saying heterosexual dating is terrible.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
Town resident Daniel Griffin also spoke out against the proposal, saying prohibition in America has historically failed and opens up the door to more issues in the future.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
Noun
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And there’s a proverb, this idea of the secret of getting old.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
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For nine months, Erasmus spent his short nights in a modest dorm and his long days in the print shop, expanding on his collection of proverbs Adagiorum chiliades while Aldus proofread, craftsman carefully laying sets of print and rolling paper through the press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Vandenberg intended to turn explosives into a tool of intimidation, and this verdict sends the message that attempts to substitute violence for expressing one’s opinion has no place in our communities and will be met with federal consequences.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Moon, an Annie Awards and BMI Film & TV Awards winner, incorporated his passions for music in family life, from expressing his daily observations in a sing-songy manner to playing the piano to entertain friends and family.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a pre-recorded video released in November 2021, Blue Ivy (then age 9) joined mom Beyoncé and other celebrities in reciting some of her rapper dad's famous lyrics in honor of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The footage depicts Hemsworth's thunder god reciting an ominous prayer before the battle begins.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of that, the Duke of Sussex will host a one year to go celebration in July 2026—which, assuming their security is sorted, Meghan Markle could also attend.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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As previously established, city code permits those, assuming riders aren’t operating them recklessly.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Knueppel beamed slightly when those words were relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, the application must only include a 500-word description of the idea and an informal video that is no longer than three minutes summarizing the idea.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Frankly, talking cost per use, the nail care hack pays for itself.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seconds before the shooting, Good and her wife are seen talking to Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The story goes that Monchi rang them up, simply stating that Villa wanted to sign their best player.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Newton said the woman got closer to him and started threatening him by stating that her husband would beat him up.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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