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talk (to)

verb

Definition of talk (to)next
as in to speak (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words I had never talked to a real live cowboy before

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk (to)
  1. address
  2. greet
Verb
  • The eFlyer 2 seeks to address both requirements through its electric powertrain and lightweight structure.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Asked by the judge how the settlement addresses the state AGs’ concerns over competition, as outlined in its antitrust case, Blizzard said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of address
Verb
  • Entry has been moved to the garden, where you’re greeted by a hostess who escorts you into an antechamber with a bar, and you’re invited to order a pre-dinner cocktail.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Only Sheinbaum and Lee Jae Myung appeared on the presidential balcony and stepped out to the building’s entrance to greet those who had gathered in the Zócalo, as shown in videos that have gone viral on social media.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of greet
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“Talk (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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