SPEAKS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

speaks

verb

present tense third-person singular of speak

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 Great Again message that, in particular, speaks to the deindustrialization experienced by the Rust Belt states, including Ohio. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 The exchange speaks to a broader shift in how craft is continuing to be understood, not as a static inheritance but as a living body of knowledge, continually shaped by those who practice it. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 This work evidences both a moral courage and brash authority on Simon’s part and speaks to the deep ethical complexity of her concerns and strategies as an artist. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists after a meeting with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who visited the capital, Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 4, 2026. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Boyle, director of Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later, said the film showcases an integral origin story that speaks to the sensationalism of our current climate. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 That may be the name of her next album, but Venus’ insane popularity also speaks to the way Metropia is moving forward, constantly looking for the next shiny thing. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026 The fact that Payne still managed a 50% success rate speaks to his talent. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 In Thailand, nam jai speaks to generosity and kindness—the pleasure of giving without expectation. — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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Propagating the Chair To understand the geometric intuition behind the Chair44 shape, Tsiokos says, imagine a large cube composed of eight tiny cubes that are joined together.

— Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
Changes in the adolescent brain make teenagers increasingly attentive to their social worlds, says Wayne State University psychology professor Hannah Schacter.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of says

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In his weekly short meetings with the media, Dobbins still talks fast, brings energy, says something funny.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Correspondent Faith Salie talks with #1 draft pick Kelsie Whitmore; catcher Maggie Foxx; commissioner Justine Siegal; and CEO Keith Stein about what the new league means for women and sports.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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Based on Aira Bonfim’s in-depth research, the short film tells the story of Dona Carlota Rezende, the coach of the pioneering female football team Primavera Atlético Clube, in the 1940s.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Tasca tells Robb Report that the original developmental vines were obtained through a nursery that sold them only for trial purposes, but then the experiment became part of a larger initiative.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

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Rao wrote and co-produced the comedy, and nobody in it utters a line.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Over the course of Decay, Godflesh‘s 10th and supposedly penultimate album, frontman Justin Broadrick utters less than 150 words total in just 42 minutes.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of utters

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Below, in a conversation with THR, Rothe also discusses shooting Beware Boiúna on the actual Amazon River and how her own backstory informed her portrayal of Alli.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Jason Klarman, chief digital officer for Fox News Media, who was part of the channel’s launch marketing team way back in the early Clinton era, discusses the milestone anniversary and the era of media in which Fox News Channel was born.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of discusses

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It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
But even more so, the reparations movement articulates the need for a long-term process of undoing the damage done.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026