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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
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The Residency program will find the artists spreading the love across multiple channels — from music to sports and talk — via performances, interviews, Guest DJ slots and takeovers.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
Before starting any new supplements, always talk to your health care provider to discuss what's right for your unique health and needs.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The first is a tour and talk provided by Modernist furniture dealer Hobbs Modern in Pacific Beach, which typically is not open to the public.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The Residency program will find the artists spreading the love across multiple channels — from music to sports and talk — via performances, interviews, Guest DJ slots and takeovers.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Coach Michael Locksley did not talk to the media and therefore did not veer away from last week’s comments that the starting quarterback’s identity would not be revealed publicly until the game against Florida Atlantic.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
Before starting any new supplements, always talk to your health care provider to discuss what's right for your unique health and needs.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
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Trump focused his speech on Washington, D.C., claiming its murder rate was higher than those of Bogotá, Colombia, and Mexico City, among other cities in the world.—
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Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Its goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, back in the fold after settling an ugly dispute with the club, delivered a customary speech to fans as the reinstated captain before kickoff.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a roundtable discussion in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage on July 11.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The current explosion of AI innovation—and particularly AI chat interfaces, which make AI accessible to anyone—is largely fueled by advancements in computing power, the availability of massive datasets and breakthroughs in ML algorithms.—
Tigran Sloyan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Snapchat introduced Sponsored Snaps from creators, enabling advertisers to send a Sponsored Snap directly from a creator’s handle to Snapchat users in the chat feed.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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On social media, rumors of Immigration Customs Enforcement operations spread quickly.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Speculation of a new era from Swift began on Monday (Aug. 11) when rumors of her 12th studio album were stoked thanks to the appearance of a countdown clock on her official website.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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Religious leaders from various faiths attend and speak at the event each year, the Imam said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sweeney's Penny Jo speaks with a stutter, asking if the artifact is really worth half a million dollars.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
14 Aug. 2025
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The most significant announcement was the rollout of AI Mode, a feature that allows users to converse directly with an AI assistant within Google Search.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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After filming the show, the Lopers have mandated time for the family to converse—periods when the phones must be turned off.—
Megan Margulies,
Outside Online,
16 July 2025
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Wei, who had received Naval counterintelligence and insider threat training just days earlier, strongly suspected that his new social media acquaintance was a Chinese spy, prosecutors said.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Last year, acting and literary arts programs paused receiving new applications, Elmendorf said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The population count also informs how the government allocates federal funding for programs and public services including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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