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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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as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum
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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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as in chatterer
a person who talks constantly
your brother is quite a talker—he wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise
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Recent Examples of talk
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
The Aurora Historical Society is also in talks to support the project in some way, but Executive Director John Jaros said that discussions are still in the very early stages, and that there are many details to work out.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The coaching staff has talked with Hughes (and Faber, for that matter) about their ice time, shift lengths, etc.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Teuvo Teräväinen isn’t exactly a big talker.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
With the world’s attention shifting to the Iran conflict, Russia is pushing forward with a spring offensive in Ukraine despite months of peace talks that no longer appear to be Washington’s priority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
The Aurora Historical Society is also in talks to support the project in some way, but Executive Director John Jaros said that discussions are still in the very early stages, and that there are many details to work out.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
What the companies are actually promising This is not just about talking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The coaching staff has talked with Hughes (and Faber, for that matter) about their ice time, shift lengths, etc.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
As Variety recently noted, with Clarkson’s and Shepherd’s exits, no new daytime talkers were yet in the wings to replace them.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Teuvo Teräväinen isn’t exactly a big talker.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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