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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
Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This week on The Sunday Story, NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu goes to these sites of destruction and talks to those who have lost everything in this race to develop one of the world's fastest-growing megacities.
—NPR, 17 May 2026
Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
You may be used to texting and Snapchat, and may feel intimidated to talk to clients one-on-one on a call.
—Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Noun
When asked, 31% of board members cited poor change management, 23% cited denying reality, and 22% cited too much talk, not enough action.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This week on The Sunday Story, NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu goes to these sites of destruction and talks to those who have lost everything in this race to develop one of the world's fastest-growing megacities.
—NPR, 17 May 2026
Verb
Pumper says people with certain conditions, like IBS or Crohn's disease, should talk to their doctor first, because eating too much fiber, or the wrong kinds, can make symptoms worse.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
You may be used to texting and Snapchat, and may feel intimidated to talk to clients one-on-one on a call.
—Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
Noun
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In his Texas speech, Thomas expanded on that idea.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Finally, near the end of his speech, Butera addressed the elephant in the room.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The moral question is the one that such a museum should strive to offer some kind of discussion.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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In other words, a scroll through — or algorithmic analysis of — someone’s chat queries may paint an exceptionally intimate, hyper-personalized portrait of them and their world, from their daily activities to their inner life.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Mike Vrabel has entered the chat.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Then, in January, residents heard rumors that a steel barrier was in the works.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So when rumors began spreading Sunday inside Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine, a family-run hospital inside the slum, that armed gangs were advancing toward the facility, there was only one thing left to do as panic swept through.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Both are also, objectively speaking, disgusting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Some viewers praised Daniel for speaking candidly about his experiences, while others questioned whether graduation was the appropriate setting for the remarks.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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On April 30, the TikTok star, 25, and the Houston Texans wide receiver, 30, were spotted conversing at the Sports Illustrated x Authentic Brands Group party at The Surf Club Restaurant in Miami.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The pair, who were at Molineux when Wolverhampton Wanderers returned to the Premier League in August 2018, were back almost eight years later, as the stadium said farewell to the top flight.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In neighboring Uganda, officials said laboratory results confirmed two cases in the capital of Kampala − including one death − among people traveling from Congo with no apparent link to each other.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Instead, inform the bank of your plans now to avoid having your funds get locked into a less profitable account.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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We were informed pretty quickly when each issue occurred.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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