TALKED Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

talked

verb

past tense of talk

as in spoke

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 chatted

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 said

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 informed

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 gossiped

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 talked Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award on Friday at the festival’s opening night ceremony, and talked to the international press on Saturday in a suite at the neo-baroque Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. — Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026 Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026 Ahead of the film’s world premiere at Karlovy Vary, Mack talked to THR about the inspiration for A Happy Family, wanting to surprise audiences and create debate, and why complexity and hope are such key ingredients. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s. — Julia Coin updated July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 A week later, officers were able to pin down the owner of a nearby home and talked to neighbors where the shooting occurred, which led them to the suspect. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 But his cousin was a police reserve officer and talked him into joining in 1984. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 June 2026 In 2023, the Houston native talked to EW about her and Jackson's heartwarming reunion at the wedding of Smith’s son, Gaston. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

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Once, in anthropology class, my professor lectured on an insular island tribe that cackled whenever someone got hurt.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

Definition of lectured

Verb

In these ornate halls, while those with more serious ailments might soak in mineral baths or endure being wrapped in a wet sheet for the sake of their health, others played cards, chatted with friends, and attended concerts.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
The prior day, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, also chatted with McConnell.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of chatted

Verb

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Some of the subpoenas were delivered to reporters at their homes, the Times said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of said

Verb

Only 100% participation ensures that I am informed, accountable, and able to advocate effectively on behalf of the community in every aspect of county governance.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
That poll showed Rasner — who won 24% of the vote in his 2024 challenge to now-Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso — trailing Gray by single digits, but losing support after voters were informed of his sexuality.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of informed

Verb

As the players conversed and enjoyed their afternoon off, a curious Andrés, then 18 years old, peered through the kitchen window, too shy to join the conversation.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026
But Feaster also found other accounts that described Müller’s device as a puppet that conversed with audiences.

— Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026

Definition of conversed

Verb

As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of told

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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.

— Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025