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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
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Julia may end this episode on a (relatively speaking, always remember) high note, but Henry … oh boy, Henry.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Davidson is a remarkable ambassador for his disability, helping support others with Tourette’s syndrome through public speaking and other activism.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
But reporting from the ground and speaking with multiple Oscar voters over the last week suggests a race unfolding in real time.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Those episodes were beaten out, however, by an episode from Telepathy Tapes, which explores the idea that non-speaking individuals with autism can communicate telepathically.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Julia may end this episode on a (relatively speaking, always remember) high note, but Henry … oh boy, Henry.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Off-screen, Chapin was an evangelist who shared her faith through public speaking, ministry and outreach, according to her website.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Davidson is a remarkable ambassador for his disability, helping support others with Tourette’s syndrome through public speaking and other activism.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
His body camera footage shows a man speaking with Jones as Jones, who is holding a large knife, is on the front stoop of a home.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
But reporting from the ground and speaking with multiple Oscar voters over the last week suggests a race unfolding in real time.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Noun
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But that lately has stood as far less of a talking point, with Ware instead receiving opportunities to play as a closer.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The force and frequency of Iranian missile launches will increase, and their range will become wider, state media cited the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force as saying on Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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No one’s comfortable saying that that pop music should be a bastion of the wealthy, but solutions to that are not free-market solutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Therefore, now is not the time to be lecturing our partners and allies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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That includes lecturing, building curriculum, pursuing research and speaking about university policy.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The steering, though somewhat isolated due to the car’s grand-touring disposition, feels communicative enough to enable and encourage rather spirited cornering.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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About 10%-20% of people with the condition also have what’s known as coprolalia, which manifests in people involuntarily uttering profanity, ethnic slurs and other socially unacceptable words or phrases.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Onscreen, Benedict apologizes for kissing Sophie during a moment of passion near the cottage and reiterates his intent to find work for her without ever uttering the word mistress.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After all, anyone can sound somewhat articulate via email by using AI.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigation exposes a decade of abuse The investigation into Joachim began after the victim, age 14, came forward after telling her sister-in-law about the abuse, the DA's office said in a news release.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In court Monday, the boy’s oldest brother, now 19, once again spoke, telling the judge he is haunted by guilt.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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While discussing the current compensation system in college sports, the president went on a tirade against the Supreme Court for unanimously ruling against the NCAA’s restrictions on noncash compensation for college athletes in 2021.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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