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 oscillation between panoramic distance and tactile proximity animates the forest as a sentient protagonist, one who occasionally addresses visitors in a woman’s voice.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The measure addresses key issues such as electricity and water use needed to maintain the data centers and generally requires public notice of when plans are filed for a data center in the region.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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But this is Vienna, not Pasadena, so… The first sight that greets a Playhouse upon lights going down is enough to elicit a very slight gasp from an audience.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the drive-thru window, the teller greets her warmly.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.
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