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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
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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CBS News, 9 May 2026
Another novelty is a pope who speaks English as a mother tongue, something not seen for centuries.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Woven through Ellie's story are Elizabeth's letters to the reader, moments where the Wise Woman speaks directly to whoever is holding the book.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Judicial races Shannette Williams speaks during a news conference with Georgia reproductive healthcare advocates on Wednesday.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
What led up to it speaks to France’s mettle and how things that can go wrong just aren’t for the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This shift from conventional eye products speaks to everyone’s need—and love—for products that can do many things at once.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The model converts speech into text while a person speaks, supporting streaming speech-to-text use cases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Stubb is also a prolific author, skilled golfer, and polyglot who speaks Finnish, Swedish, French, English, and German.
—L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
CBS News, 9 May 2026
Another novelty is a pope who speaks English as a mother tongue, something not seen for centuries.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Woven through Ellie's story are Elizabeth's letters to the reader, moments where the Wise Woman speaks directly to whoever is holding the book.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Judicial races Shannette Williams speaks during a news conference with Georgia reproductive healthcare advocates on Wednesday.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
What led up to it speaks to France’s mettle and how things that can go wrong just aren’t for the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This shift from conventional eye products speaks to everyone’s need—and love—for products that can do many things at once.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The model converts speech into text while a person speaks, supporting streaming speech-to-text use cases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Stubb is also a prolific author, skilled golfer, and polyglot who speaks Finnish, Swedish, French, English, and German.
—L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaks
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Administration for Children and Families says state child support agencies submit qualifying cases, and federal officials forward those records to the State Department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Settlement talks Sixteen lawyers crammed the tables next to Judge Bredar in the largest federal courtroom in Baltimore for the pre-trial hearing.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Below, Weisman talks with THR about the difficult conversations in the writers’ room about presenting the interracial friend group onscreen, considering an alternative killer and the message the series sends about the danger shame and secrets pose to women.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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That tells you everything about the disconnect people are feeling.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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District 8 needs a leader who works with the community, tells the truth and delivers real results, not political deals or insider arrangements.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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With me, my wife lectures me more than my children.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This story discusses suicide and mental health.—
Tina Eves,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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The villain of the film is an ideology that Benji articulates to Miranda when he’s poised to take control of Runway.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lori’s speech articulates the fundamental twinship of artists and critics—a reality that has always resisted attempts to drive a wedge between the two.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Speaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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