spoke (of)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoke (of)
Verb
  • Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • His teammate, Kevin Kisner, expressed concern for Woods following his arrest as well.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Just this week, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns about energy use, environmental impact, and strain on local communities.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The new package, proposed by the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD), was approved by the lower house on Thursday.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.

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