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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The program addresses constipation, food allergies, GERD, acid reflux, gluten intolerance, IBS and broader microbiome support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026 -
SpaceX founder Elon Musk addresses members of the media during a press conference announcing new developments of the Crew Dragon reusable spacecraft, at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California on October 10, 2019.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The owner, Chad, knows locals by name and always greets folks with his special blend of hospitality.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Giselle Johnson, a junior, walks in and greets Denver Kids adviser Ariane Brown.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 Dec. 2025
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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