1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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2
as in to talk
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of speak
The governor spoke Monday at a global investors summit in Sao Paulo before decamping to Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the annual global climate conference.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
To commemorate the achievement, Billboard Japan spoke with Saito about EMPIRE’s business strategy, the growth of streaming markets across different countries, and the challenges facing Japan’s music industry today.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
But all the voices seemed to be in the background, like no one was speaking right into the receiver.
—Robbie Robertson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
That is relevant to your point about NASA—I’m speaking personally here and not for the agency in any way.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
To commemorate the achievement, Billboard Japan spoke with Saito about EMPIRE’s business strategy, the growth of streaming markets across different countries, and the challenges facing Japan’s music industry today.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
But all the voices seemed to be in the background, like no one was speaking right into the receiver.
—Robbie Robertson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
That is relevant to your point about NASA—I’m speaking personally here and not for the agency in any way.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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Following the Qianlong Garden, museum officials said Yangxindian (Hall of Mental Cultivation), the residence and administrative office for Qing emperors, is also expected to reopen this year after completing restoration work that started in 2018.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Darbin Wofford, deputy director of health care for the centrist Democratic group Third Way, said even if there’s an agreement that reopens the government without a subsidy extension, Republicans already own the consequences.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same government that lectures Beijing about state capitalism and nonmarket behaviors now practices it at home.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Andres Bernal, a political analyst who lectures at the City University of New York, thinks many young voters look at Cuomo's history of controversy and are reminded of the Democratic Party establishment that has left them disillusioned.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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The resident exited the vehicle and uttered an expletive.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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My impression was that the word was too dull and bougie to be uttered.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Previous Japanese leaders have avoided discussing Taiwan in the context of a military response.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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In a May promo clip introducing the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance RC65, New Balance’s global VP of lifestyle and basketball, Brian Lynn, discussed the origins of the new model.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last month, Jackson shared more about her journey to sobriety while accepting the Shining Star Award at the Friendly House Awards Luncheon.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Most co-curricular activities, like arts and leadership programs, would be shared, but spiritual programming and retreats would remain separate.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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