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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
Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Although Colin rarely speaks about or shares photos of his two daughters, back in October 2022 the actor opened up about how his dad, Tom Hanks, and stepmom, Rita Wilson, are as grandparents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
In the film, D’Angelo speaks vividly about the pressure of being a gifted Black public figure.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Greg Fleming, Rockefeller Capital Management president and CEO, speaks during CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ on July 10, 2025.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Selling more than three times that in 2025 speaks to the power of the fanbase Taylor has carefully curated over the past near two decades since her debut.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
But again, all of that speaks to what the latter half of the film explores, those pressures.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Martin speaks with a mix of humor, warmth and livewire energy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
But one other milestone speaks to the strange nature of the Blue Jackets’ first win of the season.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Although Colin rarely speaks about or shares photos of his two daughters, back in October 2022 the actor opened up about how his dad, Tom Hanks, and stepmom, Rita Wilson, are as grandparents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
In the film, D’Angelo speaks vividly about the pressure of being a gifted Black public figure.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Greg Fleming, Rockefeller Capital Management president and CEO, speaks during CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ on July 10, 2025.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Selling more than three times that in 2025 speaks to the power of the fanbase Taylor has carefully curated over the past near two decades since her debut.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
But again, all of that speaks to what the latter half of the film explores, those pressures.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Martin speaks with a mix of humor, warmth and livewire energy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
But one other milestone speaks to the strange nature of the Blue Jackets’ first win of the season.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaks
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Some of her products sold out within hours, even when Markle says her team assumed inventory would last weeks.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Early Saturday, Ann Davis, 55, of Maynard was killed in a crash in rural Randolph County, a report from state police says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Cory Doctorow talks to Amy Goodman about Enshittification.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism, talks directly to the camera about inner peace and happiness.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just like 2024, the top three airports remain the same, which isn’t surprising, Taylor tells CNBC Make It.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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From a vintage painting discovered in a shop to a child’s colorful sketch, each piece tells a story and adds warmth to your home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kenji lectures on the difference between Japanese static views of ruins versus Western dynamic interpretations and carries the memory of past earthquakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Yeanoplos lectures throughout the United States on the topics of valuation, applied finance and financial analysis, has been a faculty member for the AICPA’s National Business Valuation School for close to 25 years and is currently on the faculty of the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.—
BySteel Rose,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Below, during a recent conversation with THR, McGraw also discusses doing most of her Black Phone 2 stunts, as well as her dream to play another Gwen, Spider-Gwen, in a live-action film.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Was talks about his new album, and then discusses his long journey through the music business, going deep on Dylan, the Stones, and much, much more.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But in the teaser trailer, Gold articulates a different interpretation.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Speaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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