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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
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.
—Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
Afterward, the organizers told me her speaking fee was a pittance compared to that of a famous Latina author who demanded $25,000 for an hour-long chat.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
There wasn’t a lot of speaking with each other.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.
—Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Noun
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His talking points were scattered across races in Virginia, Georgia and Texas but said the most important thing was to have the president’s back.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bats for both teams did a lot of the talking, but the top of the sixth was where the pitchers commanded the zone.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One whistleblower previously raised concerns about training for ICE deportation agents being cut, saying in a Congressional testimony that instruction for incoming agents was slashed in an effort to increase recruitment to increase arrests.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Clement rejected that assertion by Jackson, saying that regardless of how the justices rule in this case, Congress can always pass a new law reversing the finding because the Supreme Court is presently just interpreting whether existing law preempts state late mail ballot laws.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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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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Ghosting a seemingly healthy, communicative relationship is rarely a good option, if ever.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Clarke said Panarin, 34, had been communicative and supportive since arriving from Manhattan in a trade that took place just before the Olympic break.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortune and Gilchrest spoke of the need for change more generally, not uttering Larson’s name.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The footage, which has been verified by outlets including the BBC, shows the missile landing and Sweeney hitting the deck in a shower of shrapnel before uttering expletives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its most visible and articulate champion in Mabel Bassett would go unheard.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chavez recalled Valadao as a candidate who was accessible, articulate and represented the needs of the farmworker community.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tactics to combat drug traffickers required military leaders exercising might, not lawyers telling generals what to do, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Every few years, there's a new diet trend telling us what to eat or what to avoid.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The complaint says Heifler spent weeks discussing the plot with the undercover law enforcement official, and at one point went to scope out Kiswani's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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