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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
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as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking
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as in to inform
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley
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as in to gossip
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
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Recent Examples of talk
Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
While talks leading to the 2015 nuclear pact were multilateral, the current negotiations are confined to Iran and the United States, with Oman acting as mediator.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
Everyone sees what’s happening, but everyone’s scared to talk.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Shareholders have been putting significant pressure on Warner to open talks — prompted in part by a public display of dissatisfaction from Pentwater Capital, a big owner.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
While talks leading to the 2015 nuclear pact were multilateral, the current negotiations are confined to Iran and the United States, with Oman acting as mediator.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
In this episode, Mitzi talks to David Guterson about his new novel, Evelyn in Transit.
—Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
Everyone sees what’s happening, but everyone’s scared to talk.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
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Trump, he's done things, and then he's continued on with his speech, and then continued on to meet with world leaders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Through both press conferences and private discussions, a number of topics are broached including public safety, but Dumont casts them aside.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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That’s the word from drummer Danny Carey, who sat for a free-wheeling chat with Spiral Out Network, covering AI music, his love of the Blade Runner soundtrack, musical influences (the Police’s Stewart Copeland is one), and things to come.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2026
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At about midnight the nights before his first two races, Stolz called his parents for a quick chat.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Shows include game analysis, predictions, player moves, rumors and more.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, unsubstantiated rumors swirled on social media that alleged local schools were taking severe actions, such as preemptive school closures, mass suspensions, multi-day detentions and prohibiting students from walking at graduation.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Justice Center was preparing to challenge the unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to unilaterally impose the tariffs — and after speaking with dozens of other small businesses, the group selected Schwartz as the lead plaintiff.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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States are expected to ensure drivers can speak English before giving them a commercial license, and law enforcement is expected to check driver's language skills during any traffic stops or inspections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Voices conversed in friendly banter as a speaker boomed old Motown hits and even some Jethro Tull.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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An earpiece was initially proposed strictly for emergencies — earthquakes, sudden weather changes — but Honnold readily agreed to stay connected and converse occasionally with the broadcast team below.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Richard Tillman had loaded his vehicle with fire logs before backing the car through the post office's front door.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Declaration mandates no particular American foreign policy, but the values the document embodies have always informed it, even as American statesmen have struggled to reconcile the country’s many mundane interests with the principles that gave it birth.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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