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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
People with a nonfunctioning ANGPTL3 gene — which Natarajan says applies to about 1 in 250 people in the US — have lifelong levels of low LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without any apparent negative consequences.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Dreier says that understanding what happened and is happening to Mars could help scientists better protect our own climate and atmosphere from current and future solar threats.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
Timberland says the Horween Dryden leather, which is tanned in the USA, is desirable for its unique character and soft hand feel.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
However, due to the wide variety of dyes and dye methods used by clothing manufacturers, dye transfer can still occur during the wash process, especially with new clothes, Wang says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Plowright says this study shows that rats could be a possible bridging host.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
As for Sarah Ferguson, Lownie says that she could be investigated for her charity work.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 Nov. 2025
In fact, Meloni says he's always had a vision for the character — dating all the way back to 1999.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 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
Boals Moeller says the recent AI breakthrough is no different.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
People with a nonfunctioning ANGPTL3 gene — which Natarajan says applies to about 1 in 250 people in the US — have lifelong levels of low LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without any apparent negative consequences.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Dreier says that understanding what happened and is happening to Mars could help scientists better protect our own climate and atmosphere from current and future solar threats.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
Timberland says the Horween Dryden leather, which is tanned in the USA, is desirable for its unique character and soft hand feel.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
However, due to the wide variety of dyes and dye methods used by clothing manufacturers, dye transfer can still occur during the wash process, especially with new clothes, Wang says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Plowright says this study shows that rats could be a possible bridging host.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
As for Sarah Ferguson, Lownie says that she could be investigated for her charity work.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 Nov. 2025
In fact, Meloni says he's always had a vision for the character — dating all the way back to 1999.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 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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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The two develop a close bond as Molina recites the story of his favorite movie, starring Luna.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Neither the author nor publisher assumes liability for any loss or damage arising from use of this material.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But all of that assumes that a putsch does succeed, and this is dubious.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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This kind of price tag puts Tucker in reach of teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One alternate ending in particular puts the phenomenon in a different light.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Homeland Security, on Tuesday, said that based on the information provided, the agency believes that no such arrest took place.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Says.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/says. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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