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as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in lecturing
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 speaking
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
W. Ian O'Byrne,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Also, be sure to check out the AI Conversation Partner to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in real time.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
In one instance, during a news conference on July 26, 2023, McConnell stopped speaking and stood silently for nearly 30 seconds before being escorted away from a lectern by his Republican colleagues.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Adjective
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take inventory of your home and see what's still working and what could use an update—both practically speaking, and in terms of aesthetics.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
Students spend the rest of their time in workshops on topics like public speaking, coding, outdoor education and other projects.
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W. Ian O'Byrne,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Also, be sure to check out the AI Conversation Partner to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in real time.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
Verb
Evolutionarily speaking, organisms serve their gametes rather than the reverse.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
In one instance, during a news conference on July 26, 2023, McConnell stopped speaking and stood silently for nearly 30 seconds before being escorted away from a lectern by his Republican colleagues.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for speaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Adjective
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Experts warn Warsh's less communicative approach risks increasing market volatility and borrowing costs, potentially forfeiting accountability gains.
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Even though the pilot doesn’t have all the information passengers might want to hear in that moment, Kennedy said, many would feel relief that the person in charge is transparent, communicative, and cognizant of their feelings and concerns.
Noun
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That breadth has become more than simply an interesting talking point.
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Throughout their interview, Maher seemed outmatched, with Vance talking circles around him.
Verb
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Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.
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In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
Verb
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College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.
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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.
Adjective
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Park, hitherto a fount of articulate thoughts, is suddenly coy.
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The most articulate member of the team, Johnston knows better than anyone how to talk his way through any problem.
Verb
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On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.
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In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.
Verb
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
Verb
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Furthermore, healthcare leaders are also increasingly discussing how compute sovereignty may also lead to higher levels of privacy and data sovereignty.
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That project could be included in the 2027 budget, which council is expected to begin discussing in the fall.
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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