TALKED Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

talked

verb

Definition of talked next

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 Na has talked publicly about expanding Hope into a multi-film franchise. —

Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 These conversations will dive into the creative processes and cultural impact behind the year’s most talked-about series. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 Documents said that police said Michaud talked with the student about the school and the CPS investigation. —

Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Channel 9 talked to a former Dallas Police officer who filed a suit against the department, claiming racial discrimination. —

Ken Lemon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026 Ahead of his Central Florida show, Legend talked with the Orlando Sentinel by phone about his early dreams of performing for large audiences, his new Broadway projects and the collaborative nature of his creative process. —

Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026 Avila approached the front passenger door and talked to Parish and threw gang signs. —

Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026 Fertig talked with Semafor about the PAC’s origin, goals, and strategy, and this is an edited transcript of the conversation. —

David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Sofia has considered stockpiling water but her husband talked her out of it. —

Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026

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Blackburn is well aware of Weaver’s journey of transformation — which secured him a two-year, $22 million with the Mets over the winter — as the two chatted about it last year.

— Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.

— Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026