SPOKE (TO OR WITH) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

spoke (to or with)

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Definition of spoke (to or with)

past tense of speak (to or with)

as in talked (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 Chargers addressed their need for depth by signing eighth-year offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill to the practice squad before elevating him to the active roster Saturday.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Coordination addressed the limited space available at the range and the need to protect surrounding operations during the event.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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In March, as sponsors withdrew and protests greeted a Los Angeles pop-up, Redzepi stepped away from day-to-day leadership.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
The day manager greeted her at the club, still in his shiny vest but now well lubricated and nearly slurring his words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

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