SPEAKS (TO OR WITH) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

speaks (to or with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of speak (to or with)

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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This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
This solution addresses the issue where the input field is obscured by the on-screen keyboard.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

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And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak.

— Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
The skyline greets me at The Langham Chicago’s exclusive 12th-floor club lounge, where the guests are as sparkling as the free-flowing champagne.

— Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

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