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
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
As the saying goes, the cream always rises to the top — eventually.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2025
There’s more than one way to skin a cat, the saying goes, and there’s also more than one way to make an authentic Trader Vic’s Mai Tai.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Star of the show, though, is Satana herself, living up to Russ Meyer’s famous saying: the sweetest kittens do have the sharpest claws.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2025
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The saying is posted a few times around the shop, both on a canvas and in a neon sign on the wall.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
As the saying goes, the cream always rises to the top — eventually.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2025
There’s more than one way to skin a cat, the saying goes, and there’s also more than one way to make an authentic Trader Vic’s Mai Tai.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Star of the show, though, is Satana herself, living up to Russ Meyer’s famous saying: the sweetest kittens do have the sharpest claws.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
Noun
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That ancient proverb captures the mindset of American investors eyeing the Middle East as a global growth engine.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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A certain proverb about glass houses comes to mind.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, many in the United States may even question whether CENTCOM is telling the truth.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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When her mother returned to Clinton, Andrea never considered telling her what had happened.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In the tape, filmed by our babysitter, June sits in a chair against a brick wall, reciting her lines and picking at her knee, pensively.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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Beyond Saturday Night trailer, released Tuesday, features SNL alums Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Kenan Thompson, Seth Meyers, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more recalling their favorite sketches and reciting SNL’s famous, cold open outro.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Instead of assuming what people want or need, AI and machine learning analyze actual data and recommend alternatives based on individual situations.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Seeing Parker’s way of doing business, spelled out in his own words, bolsters everything Guralnick has already told us about him.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hair, Paper, Water… emboldens one’s love of this earth and the words used to share it.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Macy’s and Nordstrom had spikes of about 20% while Saks OFF 5th and Kohl’s saw boosts of about 15%.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Any of DeWalt’s 20-volt batteries work with this saw.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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