speaking (about)

Definition of speaking (about)next
present participle of speak (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking (about)
talking over
Verb
  • The duo shares a love of books and eventually begin talking over the phone after Yarris asks for Jacki’s number.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • By sacrificing her long meals and talking over the growing pains with staffers over weekly lunches.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Speaking (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20%28about%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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