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
Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s why the old saying about never getting a second chance to make a first impression should carry extra weight for the hospitality industry.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Rising energy prices since the outbreak of the Iran war have led a number of forecasters to rewrite their interest rate predictions, with some economists saying there's a chance the Fed won't make cuts this year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, EVs were a glint in their eye, as the saying goes, at the time.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s why the old saying about never getting a second chance to make a first impression should carry extra weight for the hospitality industry.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
The group further alleges selective enforcement, saying other student organizations have remained recognized despite controversial speech by their members.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Rising energy prices since the outbreak of the Iran war have led a number of forecasters to rewrite their interest rate predictions, with some economists saying there's a chance the Fed won't make cuts this year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
Noun
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What does the phrase squeaky bum time, the racehorse Devon Loch, and the Portuguese proverb ‘morrer na prais’ all have in common?—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The rooms The old Japanese proverb ‘*kachou fuugetsu’—*which translates as ‘flower, bird, wind, moon’ evoking a sense of the transient beauty of nature—is a key concept at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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All of us here have the appetite to keep telling it.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Why is the actor and musician telling us what to cook?—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The finding comes after months of NIPSCO customers expressing concerns about high utility bills, specifically with their gas delivery charges.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and expressing thanks and apologies for stepping on toes and purse straps.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bottom line Savers can earn between $50 and $150 with a $5,000 deposit made into a money market or high-yield savings account in 2026, starting this month, assuming interest rates here remain steady.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ashley said among misperceptions people have is assuming adult children living with them can no longer be claimed as dependents.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Oscar Grabbing his third trophy of the night, Paul Thomas Anderson joined his jubilant cast (including Teyana Taylor, literally jumping for joy) onstage and got the last words of the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Use more than five bold-type words.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All four former presidents denied talking to Trump about the strikes to NBC News, however.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Leadership is not just the voice who’s talking.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Atkins is eager to keep Norfleet healthy for the entire season, stating that a primary goal is to establish longevity.—
Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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In Birge’s sketch, the protagonist receives advice from an experienced cowboy at a bar — a more effective way of delivering the story’s moral than stating it directly.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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