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
Goodall died on October 1 at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour in Los Angeles.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Cook didn’t speak at the meeting, but his presence loomed over it.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The public will also be given the opportunity to comment and then Fuller will have additional time to speak.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Kevin Costner wandered through Robin Hood without ever stopping in Nottingham, vocally speaking.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Cook didn’t speak at the meeting, but his presence loomed over it.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The public will also be given the opportunity to comment and then Fuller will have additional time to speak.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Kevin Costner wandered through Robin Hood without ever stopping in Nottingham, vocally speaking.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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The temperature change — a drop of 20C/35F Poch said — was cited as a ‘massive risk’ for injuries by the USMNT head coach after a 2-1 win in which Christian Pulisic suffered a muscle strain.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the time, authorities said several companies operated on the Accurate Energetic Systems property, but the blast happened in an area operated by Rio Ammunition.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kelce talked Wednesday about the good vibes in the Chiefs facility on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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The crows are back, talking to the dog again, and the other birds are singing in the trees.—
Joële Walinga,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
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Debris that may be key evidence could be as small as a fingernail, experts told CNN, and might have been thrown miles away.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those last six words are telling.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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To this day, people come up to him and quote phrases his character used to utter.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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So Schwarber stood there, all right, uttering phrases no player on any team ever wants to utter during this time of year.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But sources told Fortune that these cuts are being discussed differently internally than the typical URA process.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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At this year’s Latin Music Week, multiple companies will offer their expertise and their artists to discuss new philosophies and actions to develop artists for the long term.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two countries are also big trading partners and share strong people-to-people ties.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Leavitts have said that sharing these experiences has deepened their bond and helped others feel less alone.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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