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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  • While a plurality of viewers seemed genuinely fascinated by the three-week-long trip, even during less-exciting moments, Dykes noticed that some expressed a morbid glee for destructive content.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Neighbors expressed their shock that something like this happened in their otherwise quiet neighborhood.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of expressed
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  • In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The money behind the measures Support for Proposition 40 has totaled to nearly $35 million, mostly from the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, the healthcare workers union that proposed the tax.
    — Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of proposed
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  • Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, suggested Sullivan would have expected to gain a larger share.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Films About Films was created after leading filmmakers suggested it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggested
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“Spoke (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoke%20%28of%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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