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as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
a spoken agreement is too easily broken
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2
as in uttered
expressed or communicated by voice
a politician who knows the power of the spoken word
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as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in talked
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of spoken
Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
In fact, one of the notable things about him in his fighting days was his brutality in the ring, and his soft-spoken demeanor outside it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Though most Brazilians understand Spanish, English is really not spoken widely.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
When Blackstone played the song, Junie performed her spoken-word segment on the tune, and then joined her mom on the track’s end.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
In fact, one of the notable things about him in his fighting days was his brutality in the ring, and his soft-spoken demeanor outside it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a recent report, Zach Gelb of Audacy said Meyer has already spoken to Penn State administrators with interest in taking over as the football program's next head coach.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Though most Brazilians understand Spanish, English is really not spoken widely.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken
Adjective
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Their active ingredients are virtually indistinguishable from those of the many oral supplements already hawked by the wellness industry.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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The government is not seeking to have oral arguments.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For example, Smith said, in a major city during a holiday weekend, Prepared’s technology helped reduce the number of emergency calls operators had to handle by by 33% because AI was able to deal with non-critical calls like noise complaints.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Following the Qianlong Garden, museum officials said Yangxindian (Hall of Mental Cultivation), the residence and administrative office for Qing emperors, is also expected to reopen this year after completing restoration work that started in 2018.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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His family never really talked to any of us.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Though Eve uses a rewards chart, Darling is conscious of the importance of providing opportunities not just for verbal reinforcement and positive feedback, but also self-reflection.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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More of the big TV-news operations feature hot-talk programming in primetime that is designed to appeal to partisan audiences, or just those looking for tension or a verbal donnybrook.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among the Continental soldiers taken prisoner at the Battle of Trois-Rivières in Quebec in 1776, for instance, eighty-nine of two hundred told their redcoat captors they had been born overseas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Cheen also lectured on the music industry across Asia and Australia.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani, whose past included vocal activism on behalf of Palestinian issues that included comments many New York Jews found offensive, will be New York’s first Muslim mayor.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had been a vocal supporter of the bureau.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoken. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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