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adjective

Definition of talebearingnext
as in articulate

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noun

as in talk

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talebearing
  1. articulate
  2. talk
  3. gossipy
  4. whisper
  5. glib
  6. gossip
  7. vocal
  8. dirt
Adjective
  • Benedict Cumberbatch got the cheekbones and the nimble, articulate language tools.
    — Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But there are dangers when framing aid in dying in relation to a single life story, particularly when that story’s main character is an attractive and articulate newlywed who suffered a tragic illness.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate
Noun
  • Iran has also denied any talks with the US, saying its talks with Oman are strictly bilateral.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Wednesday’s talks ended early due to the escalation on the ground.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk
Adjective
  • There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Others look too personal, too theatrical, too decorative, too campy, too gossipy, too visibly marked by feeling.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Definition of gossipy
Noun
  • Furthermore, the collaboration advanced a large-area ammonia compressor, which could bring this whisper-quiet technology closer to commercial use in noise-sensitive environments like hospitals, schools, and homes.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of whisper
Adjective
  • But both movies were glib thought experiments that distanced us from their characters to argue their points.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026
  • Cardin is careful not to let the mindset framing curdle into something glib.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of glib
Noun
  • Hilton, a gossip blogger whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, was taken to a hospital late Tuesday, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to multiple outlets, after his disturbing livestream prompted police calls from multiple fans.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Perez Hilton‘s children were inside the home moments before the celebrity gossip blogger started his disturbing livestream, his family has revealed.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gossip
Adjective
  • Together, Clancy’s vocal, physical and written messages offered key insights into her perspective in the second week of her trial on three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Elevating other leaders that are on our team to be more vocal out there.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Noun
  • Store them in dedicated shoe bags Getting dirt and grime from your shoes on your clean clothes won’t end your trip early.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This fall delivers special access to Keeneland’s 90th anniversary and, for the first time since 2020, the Breeders' Cup World Championships back on its own dirt and turf.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Talebearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talebearing. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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