spoke (of)

verb

Definition of spoke (of)next
past tense of speak (of)
as in talked (about)

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  1. expressed
  2. proposed
  3. suggested
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  • The concerns with the technology expressed at the hearing went beyond just hacking.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Environmentalists have expressed concerns, however, that the law won’t be enforced against Pérez under the country’s conservative National Party, of which Zambrano is a member.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
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  • Iran had proposed a fresh deal last month to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Under his successor, Rob Manfred, owners again have proposed a salary cap, and a likely management lockout threatens the 2027 season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposed
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  • Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Spoke (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoke%20%28of%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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