as in talks (to)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop
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Verb
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It’s formulated with the hero complex, procapil, which addresses hair loss at the root.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
13 June 2026 -
This legislation would require employers to pay employees their regular wages during jury service, a long-overdue reform that addresses one of the most persistent barriers to equal participation in our justice system.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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If a guest walks in, a crew member greets them and builds their order by hand.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Ryan Murphy Timothee Chalamet greets fans during the parade.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Speaks (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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