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
Navigating college as an undocumented student meant facing barriers without guidance, few Spanish-speaking administrators and uncertainty about eligibility.
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Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Others were not interested in speaking with someone who arrived without an appointment.
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James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Ask him to speak about me briefly.
—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Others were not interested in speaking with someone who arrived without an appointment.
—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Ask him to speak about me briefly.
—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for speak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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Robert, talk me through the thinking behind this framing.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.
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All while performatively lecturing and demanding everyone agree with his viewpoints.
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If and until that day comes, there will be fingerpointing, lecturing and posturing, all of which has flowed freely in the wake of the Sorsby decision.
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Chen, who is currently being held on $100,000 bail in the Clark County Detention Center, has been charged with five felony counts of bigamy and two counts of intent to utter a fictitious bill/note/check, per FOX5.
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Even ordinary women who never laid claim to mystical experience uttered prayers again and again, throughout the day, for their entire adult lives.
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In discussing the matter, Hahn also called for the county to look into establishing an emergency stockpile of air purifiers and other critical supplies to better prepare for future disasters.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.
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The company declined to share the production or sale price of the vehicle, and would not disclose its finances.
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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