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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One of those main areas that needs to be addressed is the bullpen, as the Cubs didn't have much talent at the back end of their bullpen.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Instead, my friend and I were greeted by a mostly calm experience, which was surprising for a Friday night in South End.—
Evan Moore
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fellow surfers rushed to help him before he was greeted on the shore by shocked swimmers, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Spoke (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoke%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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