spoke (of)

Definition of spoke (of)next
past tense of speak (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoke (of)
Verb
  • The White House has expressed openness to a compromise with the Democrats, who are holding up a government funding bill over the shooting.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Several others in the organization have expressed their interest in Rodgers playing quarterback in 2026.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The idea was first proposed in context of studying the behavior of a chimpanzee named Sarah.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Others suggested that a more accessible Boulder could encourage people to stay longer.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Spoke (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoke%20%28of%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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