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as in tells
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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2
as in expresses
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 assumes
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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as in shares
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion
even if they decide otherwise, at least I had my say
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Recent Examples of says
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
YouTube says the rollout will happen over the coming weeks and that support for more AI dubs in different languages will be added over time.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Seeing her grandfather, a former professor, lose his cognitive abilities to Alzheimer’s disease, as well as seeing her peers offload critical thinking to ChatGPT, was also a wake-up call, Kang says.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Though still involving a paywall, the involvement of Netflix is a positive, says Christie, because of the impressive viewership numbers that the platform can bring.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
When investigators asked for original copies of 12 mailers, the campaign was able to produce only 10, the stipulation says.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
But McBride says Reeve wouldn’t have built two squads over separate decades that are competing for championships by going easy on her players.
—Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Fellow first-time candidate Delter Kenny Guin III, a Democrat challenging incumbent Vi Lyles for mayor, hasn’t voted since the 2012 general election, the state’s portal says.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
But today, the 42-year-old says, time would be better spent studying a more niche topic intertwined with AI, like AI for biology—or maybe not a degree at all.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jones says Southwest has a plan to close the gap.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
YouTube says the rollout will happen over the coming weeks and that support for more AI dubs in different languages will be added over time.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Seeing her grandfather, a former professor, lose his cognitive abilities to Alzheimer’s disease, as well as seeing her peers offload critical thinking to ChatGPT, was also a wake-up call, Kang says.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Though still involving a paywall, the involvement of Netflix is a positive, says Christie, because of the impressive viewership numbers that the platform can bring.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
When investigators asked for original copies of 12 mailers, the campaign was able to produce only 10, the stipulation says.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
But McBride says Reeve wouldn’t have built two squads over separate decades that are competing for championships by going easy on her players.
—Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Fellow first-time candidate Delter Kenny Guin III, a Democrat challenging incumbent Vi Lyles for mayor, hasn’t voted since the 2012 general election, the state’s portal says.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
It was given a 60 percent chance of cyclone formation through seven says—a 10- percentage-point increase over the previous day.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
But today, the 42-year-old says, time would be better spent studying a more niche topic intertwined with AI, like AI for biology—or maybe not a degree at all.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for says
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bach Mai, who hails from Texas, expresses that RAISEfashion has been highly supportive of his namesake brand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the film’s opening scene, a white schoolgirl recites a list of the materials.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dealing with someone who constantly assumes the worst can be challenging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The model assumes that a neural circuit exists in each body segment along the spinal cord.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tesla shares jumped Monday after its CEO Elon Musk disclosed a $1 billion purchase of the stock, erasing the company's losses for the year.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Arash Javanbakht does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To use the Breathalyzer app by Outreach Smartphone Monitoring or by House Arrest App, the user utters a pass phrase and then blows into the Breathalyzer while the app captures and transmits a short video along with the user’s GPS location to a corrections officer.—
Robert S. Gable,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 July 2017
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scott’s new attorney, Scott Sanders, believes his 69-year-old client would have been acquitted altogether if the evidence had been disclosed as required at the time of trial.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jason Lloyd of The Athletic believes that the Browns' October 19 matchup against the Miami Dolphins might be the day that head coach Kevin Stefanski decides to turn to Gabriel as his new starter.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Says.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/says. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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