1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of speak
In a conversation recorded just two weeks before her mother Diane Ladd’s death on Monday, the Oscar-winning actress spoke movingly about both of her parents for an upcoming episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast.
—
Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The 35-year-old is severely hearing impaired and has limited ability to speak.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
One counter-protester moved through the crowd and spoke through a bullhorn.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
The event features Pitchfork’s Head of Editorial Content, Mano Sundaresan, speaking with Nick León, and Associate Staff Writer Jazz Monroe interviewing James K, in conversations about their breakout 2025 records, which together signify a shift toward new trends in pop and club music.
—Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak
Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The 35-year-old is severely hearing impaired and has limited ability to speak.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
One counter-protester moved through the crowd and spoke through a bullhorn.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
The event features Pitchfork’s Head of Editorial Content, Mano Sundaresan, speaking with Nick León, and Associate Staff Writer Jazz Monroe interviewing James K, in conversations about their breakout 2025 records, which together signify a shift toward new trends in pop and club music.
—Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
The monastery is central to the story, and its elder—named Zosima in the novel—comforts a woman who has lost her child, aged two years and nine months, with words that echo those uttered by Ambrose.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Bowman has been charged with fiduciary embezzlement and unwarranted privilege for her misuse of bail funds, and forgery and uttering for creating and submitting a false recognizance form.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
-
This piece discusses, in detail, the finale of The Lowdown.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade himself before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to X to share their thoughts on the situation.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Though Downs did share a story on Instagram that alluded to being sad to see Adonai Mitchell, a fellow wide receiver, head to New York in the trade.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share