speak (of)

verb

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

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  1. suggest
  2. express
  3. propose
  4. offer
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  • The figures suggest that nearly four out of five candidates who began Hell Week were able to finish it.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Unitree later suggested that the robot may have entered the competition without proper tuning, sparking online debate about humanoid robot endurance and their ability to operate in demanding real-world environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggest
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  • Many commenters describe his rallies as cult-like and farcical, with some expressing relief at the prospect of his political influence waning.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Corlette expressed concern that prices will rise even more in the coming years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of express
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  • Authority executives, meanwhile, have proposed changes to how the agency manages its financial consulting agreements, changes that could reduce outside oversight.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Amazon had proposed a 600-acre campus on land Trenton hoped to annex; the ban effectively blocks that plan, according to local news.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • The setting, conveniently located to visit countless attractions on foot, also offers a taste of the passing seasons with a glance out of the windows—courtesy of the scenic Shirakawa River flowing straight past the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The competition offered a demanding test of the robot’s mobility, balance, and thermal management systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of offer
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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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