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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While Standard 100 focuses on harmful substances in the product, the organization’s Made in Green label also addresses production conditions and traceability.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Toward the song’s end, Maines addresses Buddy Holly, another Lubbock native whom locals cast aside.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026

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That is the logline that greets chefs daring to take on Warner’s 100 Cooks, which found its perfect American host in the shape of Terry Crews.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
What first greets you at Maui's Wailea Beach Villas is a grand lanai that’s mostly outdoors—one with killer views of the Pacific Ocean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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