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as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in talks
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 speaks
This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.
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Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Below, Deadline speaks with MachineGames game director Jerk Gustafsson and Lucasfilm VP and GM Douglas Reilly about tackling a new approach to an iconic character and bringing classic elements to life.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
That speaks to some of the nuances some of the current and former players brought up, echoed by fans online.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
President Biden speaks with members of his cabinet daily, and with most members multiple times a week, staying in close touch with them about implementation of key laws and strengthening our national security.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In the film, everyone speaks different languages.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
But the fascination with the Village of the early to mid-Sixties, the one newly recreated in those movies and streaming series, also speaks to a generational yearning for more than just a vintage genre of music.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But what about the times when silence speaks louder than words?
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Below, Deadline speaks with MachineGames game director Jerk Gustafsson and Lucasfilm VP and GM Douglas Reilly about tackling a new approach to an iconic character and bringing classic elements to life.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
That speaks to some of the nuances some of the current and former players brought up, echoed by fans online.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
President Biden speaks with members of his cabinet daily, and with most members multiple times a week, staying in close touch with them about implementation of key laws and strengthening our national security.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In the film, everyone speaks different languages.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
But the fascination with the Village of the early to mid-Sixties, the one newly recreated in those movies and streaming series, also speaks to a generational yearning for more than just a vintage genre of music.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But what about the times when silence speaks louder than words?
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaks
Verb
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Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The filing discusses Smithfield's recent developments, such as the closure of its Altoona, Iowa facility and the carve-out of its European operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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The filing also discusses risk factors, including economic conditions, competition, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes that could impact the company's operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Speaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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