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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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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 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
Noun
No new announcements have been made on talks concerning a broader ceasefire. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025 According to Italian news outlet Tuttosport, talks are at an advanced stage for Jeep to once again step forward with a new offer that will also include financial support from Visit Detroit, an organisation that promotes tourism in the US city. Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Josh Norris, Bowen Byram and JJ Peterka are among those scheduled to talk to reporters. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025 This involves talking to your child's pediatrician about allergy management techniques. Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
Noun
  • After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to agencies like Jacob’s Ladder, which provides speech and occupational services, there were attorneys and a representative from the Social Security office there to address questions.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But, after a discussion with Barman, she was hooked on the concept.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The LinkedIn algorithm rewards users who actively participate in discussions across the platform.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That chat is under review by the Pentagon Inspector General for the handling of sensitive information.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • But the other chat group included people with no clear reason for receiving the sensitive information.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Why not speak to Tzarina and check if there would be time on Alesia’s schedule to help clean up?
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Trump spoke after a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to USA TODAY.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During her multi-hour hair routine, Elisabeth conversed with her Greek tutor and worked on translation activities.
    Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
  • In yet another detail pulled from Persona, players can converse with the cast around the bonfire and learn about their backstories.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • The child remains in the care and custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and was placed with a foster family, the agency said.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Tucked one of my wings, and just... dodged right out of there, said, 'Hell no, brother.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Its measurements of ocean salinity and temperatures inform Navy operations, according to the Council on Strategic Risks, a nonpartisan security policy institute in Washington.
    Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025

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