speak (of)

verb

Definition of speak (of)next
as in to talk (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak (of)
  1. suggest
  2. express
  3. propose
  4. offer
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  • Organizers suggest that attendees who drive to the event park underneath the Highway 50 overpass at Eighth Street and W Street, where there will be a free shuttle available to take guests straight to the church.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Former Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness suggested that Wasserman Schultz should have run in the 22nd Congressional District.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
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  • Many party figures expressed concern that Lawrence's progressive views could cost Democrats the seat in November.
    — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Cowan shared her decision on social media, expressing pride in her career despite the recent setbacks.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of express
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  • Since first proposed in May, officials have worked through questions and concerns from the public and revised the new ordinances before their final approval.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
Verb
  • In addition to the music, performances and fireworks, guests could participate in a butterfly release, while VIP ticket holders were offered dinner and tethered hot-air balloon rides, weather permitting.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With Jupiter returning to the predawn sky, a comet lingering and the possibility of a nova explosion, August offers almost every major kind of celestial event in a single month.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of offer
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