1
as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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2
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
In public, Mark Kerr speaks amiably about his trainer turned rival and even takes him along for a rowdy impromptu meet-and-greet, but the lack of friction comes off less as a sign of his unflappability than of Safdie’s indifference to probing a friendship beyond buddy-comedy depth.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Below, Tridente speaks to Variety about what’s new at MIA this year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2025.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Erika Kirk speaks at the memorial for her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in Arizona on September 21, 2025.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Throughout this impromptu meeting, Skeet speaks with a remarkable ease.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Even Schaefer’s number choice speaks to some kind of sea change.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Victim’s father speaks after sentencing Marissa Grimes’ father, Daryl Grimes, addressed O’Steen in the courtroom after Judge Ryan Hill pronounced the sentence.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Sometimes the heart speaks better than the words.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Below, Tridente speaks to Variety about what’s new at MIA this year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2025.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Erika Kirk speaks at the memorial for her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in Arizona on September 21, 2025.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Throughout this impromptu meeting, Skeet speaks with a remarkable ease.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Even Schaefer’s number choice speaks to some kind of sea change.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Victim’s father speaks after sentencing Marissa Grimes’ father, Daryl Grimes, addressed O’Steen in the courtroom after Judge Ryan Hill pronounced the sentence.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
Sometimes the heart speaks better than the words.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaks
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History says that negotiating process ahead isn't likely to be easy.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, this year, the full moon will be in early October, EarthSky says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Douthat talks to a wide range of guests, nudging them toward unexpectedly cosmic discussions of good and evil and the future of humanity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Your mind tells you one thing while your intuition says another.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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So, right there that tells us a lot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The trio discusses success in the Sun Belt—particularly for the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes—and how the NHL might better monetize its popularity oversees.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sönke Gößling, PhD, (right) discusses the plans for the energy trailer with Finn Floßbach.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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