1
as in lecturing
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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2
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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3
as in saying
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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4
as in informing
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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5
as in gossiping
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 talking
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Lazarus is comfortable knowing that his sardonic smack-talking can only give Belichick, and the team, more motivational fodder for next season.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s exactly what happened during filming last May when Edge ended up sharing a meal and talking story with fellow fan, Johnny Hollingshed, Jr.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But the film benefits from the evident warmth and ease that Jacobs feels in her company, while other talking heads — among them Jacobs’ creative director Joseph Carter and former Vogue doyenne Grace Coddington — provide some welcome outside perspective.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
With candid and reflective talking heads on both sides, the Lost in the Jungle directors build a careful case for those colonialist tensions going back to the hostilities of the rubber trade.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025
The actress opted for a simple glam and minimal accessories at the Venice festival — just a pair of sparkling earrings and a single ring — letting her Dior dress do all of the talking.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Her chic, killer wardrobe alone does a lot of the talking.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Republican officials who once welcomed renewable projects in their districts now echo anti-renewable talking points.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Then a production assistant — a famously low-paying, entry-level job on film and TV sets — McGuirk happened to be near the camera operator, who was talking on the phone, when a colleague radioed to ask him to attend a rehearsal.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
As he's heard talking on the phone, the camera goes to the top of the OlympiaDumbo.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Parents can help by learning what content their kids see online, talking openly about these pressures, and guiding them toward healthy habits and safe choices.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
According to testimony, Polk identified herself as Zarnowitz's niece and mentioned him as her dad when talking to a credit card company about a credit card in his name that was opened after his death.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Watching the scenes of him talking to the various groups, that is an art form in itself, talking to people, explaining something that’s so difficult.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Lauren Domingue and Ashley spoke about possibly sending Ava home over Katherine, not knowing Ava was in the same room as them (these people need to start checking rooms before talking game).
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
As expected, the Parsons trade has been a major talking point in their early episodes.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Lazarus is comfortable knowing that his sardonic smack-talking can only give Belichick, and the team, more motivational fodder for next season.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s exactly what happened during filming last May when Edge ended up sharing a meal and talking story with fellow fan, Johnny Hollingshed, Jr.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But the film benefits from the evident warmth and ease that Jacobs feels in her company, while other talking heads — among them Jacobs’ creative director Joseph Carter and former Vogue doyenne Grace Coddington — provide some welcome outside perspective.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
With candid and reflective talking heads on both sides, the Lost in the Jungle directors build a careful case for those colonialist tensions going back to the hostilities of the rubber trade.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025
The actress opted for a simple glam and minimal accessories at the Venice festival — just a pair of sparkling earrings and a single ring — letting her Dior dress do all of the talking.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Her chic, killer wardrobe alone does a lot of the talking.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Republican officials who once welcomed renewable projects in their districts now echo anti-renewable talking points.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Most of the clientele were families of Asian tourists, talking neither to us nor among themselves.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Then a production assistant — a famously low-paying, entry-level job on film and TV sets — McGuirk happened to be near the camera operator, who was talking on the phone, when a colleague radioed to ask him to attend a rehearsal.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
As he's heard talking on the phone, the camera goes to the top of the OlympiaDumbo.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Parents can help by learning what content their kids see online, talking openly about these pressures, and guiding them toward healthy habits and safe choices.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
According to testimony, Polk identified herself as Zarnowitz's niece and mentioned him as her dad when talking to a credit card company about a credit card in his name that was opened after his death.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Watching the scenes of him talking to the various groups, that is an art form in itself, talking to people, explaining something that’s so difficult.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Lauren Domingue and Ashley spoke about possibly sending Ava home over Katherine, not knowing Ava was in the same room as them (these people need to start checking rooms before talking game).
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Verb
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While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In December, a Lonoke County judge issued a gag order that banned lawyers, Spencer’s family and others connected to the case from speaking publicly about it, saying widespread media coverage could affect the jury pool.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The unusual love story began when Wika started chatting with Kasper, an AI designed to simulate human conversation and companionship.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ratajkowski appeared in the background of one photo, seemingly chatting with Butler.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani offered a different interpretation of the ongoing dilemma, saying that jury nullification is a real possibility, especially when politics is involved.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was swayed by Clattenburg’s expertise, saying that his view of the incidents was of greater import than Jackson’s.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The residents of Leith, North Dakota, did this by creating a website informing people about what was happening in their community.—
Paul J. Becker,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nancy and Minh are there too, but primarily to set up Peggy’s consternation that her neighbors, along with the rest of Rainey Street, have become a bunch of phone addicts hiding behind their Ring cams and gossiping on the Neighbors app instead of interacting face to face.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nini makes no such communicative or deft movements.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Human's closest living relatives, Chimpanzees, primarily learn their communicative patterns from their mothers and maternal relatives, according to a new study.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Faculty across the state rebuked it as an infringement on academic freedom and warned of a mass chilling effect on free speech and lecturing on divisive topics.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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Leaders listen instead of lecturing.—
W. Jeff Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Upon conversing with generative AI, the AI might agree with them that their suspicions are probably correct.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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McLaren and her team work on residential and commercial projects nationwide, incorporating an artful blend of styles and plenty of surprising details, from bold wall conversing to unexpected color palettes.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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