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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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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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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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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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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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
The podcast host repeated talking points.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The lack of obvious top-end talent in that group has been a ’26 draft talking point since the start of the college football season, and it’s held up.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That vigorous growth can actually be a fun talking point for kids learning about how plants behave differently — and why some need a little extra management.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The washlet toilets feel slightly out of place at first, then quickly become a group talking point.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The action isn't a permanent solution to the USPS' financial woes, the agency said in a talking points document.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Thompson wrote a note for Athena’s parents about the excessive talking, but wanted to end the day on a good note.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
What to read next When the talking stops, and the shooting starts, combat won't just happen inside space stations or on planetary surfaces, as some of the game's most striking setpieces take place in zero gravity.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The company formally rebranded from Wasserman to distance itself from its founder, talking the name The Team in March.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk and company had even been talking sequel.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Piscitelli said the city has been talking to Criterion Development over time about potential land uses after the building comes down.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
That was my way of talking to people in my discipline and in my subject area.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
There's such strong incentives to self-deport and to give up and to sign papers without talking to counsel or even talking to a judge.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Antetokounmpo, who expressed frustration talking to reporters Sunday, might be next out the door.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Ahead of CinemaCon, IndieWire assessed the pros and cons of six major talking points sure to be themes on the Caesar’s Palace Colosseum stage.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
The podcast host repeated talking points.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The lack of obvious top-end talent in that group has been a ’26 draft talking point since the start of the college football season, and it’s held up.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That vigorous growth can actually be a fun talking point for kids learning about how plants behave differently — and why some need a little extra management.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The washlet toilets feel slightly out of place at first, then quickly become a group talking point.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The action isn't a permanent solution to the USPS' financial woes, the agency said in a talking points document.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Thompson wrote a note for Athena’s parents about the excessive talking, but wanted to end the day on a good note.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
What to read next When the talking stops, and the shooting starts, combat won't just happen inside space stations or on planetary surfaces, as some of the game's most striking setpieces take place in zero gravity.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Is there an art to talking to famous people who are famously stoic about their personal life and famously put up boundaries everywhere?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The company formally rebranded from Wasserman to distance itself from its founder, talking the name The Team in March.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk and company had even been talking sequel.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Piscitelli said the city has been talking to Criterion Development over time about potential land uses after the building comes down.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
That was my way of talking to people in my discipline and in my subject area.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
There's such strong incentives to self-deport and to give up and to sign papers without talking to counsel or even talking to a judge.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Antetokounmpo, who expressed frustration talking to reporters Sunday, might be next out the door.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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After losing his natural speaking voice, Kilmer turned to an AI software company to digital recreate his voice.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Damon played one of Jack's former roommates in a non-speaking role.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Should the guy who spends his spare time dodging bullets really be lecturing him on death wishes?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The irony here is that after spending decades lecturing China about the merits of free trade, the US is taking a page out of Beijing’s own state capitalist playbook.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pair seemed to remain friends as they were spotted chatting at Justin Bieber's birthday party in 2022.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Catch him chatting with patrons and performing original music at the bar well into the night.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Using a Negroni and up to two glasses of Malbec, get through pre-appetizer chitchat, group ordering, salad, entrées, dessert, all the way to the Uber ride home, without oversharing or otherwise saying anything that will result in an emotional hangover the next morning.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Minutes later, dispatchers received another call saying that the suspect was a relative of the caller and that about nine people lived inside the home.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a surprising move, the club took accountability for not informing Woods earlier and gave him a two-stroke penalty while many felt he should have been disqualified entirely.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The one-mile loop is located in the East District and features educational signs informing visitors about the area’s history and flora, an old homestead foundation, and a saguaro grove.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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There were no street-style fits or social media postings, just vaping and gossiping and patiently waiting to be let in to dance.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This will set you both up for a healthier and more communicative relationship or will save you from spending time with someone whose values don’t align with yours.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fashionable guests of all ages mingle and mix in common areas, conversing about everything from stocks to cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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After all, though the two are conversing on her birthday, the audience learns that Robert died a week prior.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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