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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
Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Sharing stories As the conversation deepens, the goal is to move past talking points into storytelling.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
That will obviously be a major talking point.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 26 May 2026
The referees and assistants meet weekly and discuss all the major talking points from the previous match round.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Equity cannot simply be a talking point used in speeches and press releases.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
But now, firmly in second place in that race has become Kel’el Ware, having already been a talking point just over a year ago for Kevin Durant and now a name that could push a potential Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo across the finish line.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Wanted people to hear the talking points.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Including Olah on the launch platform, however, shows the Vatican is seeking to directly influence those involved with developing the technology, and not to simply be talking from the sidelines.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
The Age Without Limits survey found that films are also four times more likely to have a talking animal as the lead character than a female actor over the age of 60.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 25 May 2026
Movies are also four times more likely to include a talking animal as a lead character than an actress over the age of 60, per research from the Age Without Limits campaign.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Then, a man joined us on a break and started talking … and talking and talking.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
He's been talking to everybody.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
The straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
And Bush would be out there talking hard about how the numbers were getting better.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Noun
Aside from the weather, Jannik Sinner’s surprise second-round exit against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo has been the biggest talking point of this tournament so far.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Sharing stories As the conversation deepens, the goal is to move past talking points into storytelling.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
That will obviously be a major talking point.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 26 May 2026
The referees and assistants meet weekly and discuss all the major talking points from the previous match round.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Equity cannot simply be a talking point used in speeches and press releases.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
But now, firmly in second place in that race has become Kel’el Ware, having already been a talking point just over a year ago for Kevin Durant and now a name that could push a potential Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo across the finish line.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Wanted people to hear the talking points.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Verb
Yousef Miller, a member of the North County Equity and Justice Coalition, was out on Buchanan Street on Monday, talking with people who pulled over to ask what had happened to Sheron.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Including Olah on the launch platform, however, shows the Vatican is seeking to directly influence those involved with developing the technology, and not to simply be talking from the sidelines.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
The Age Without Limits survey found that films are also four times more likely to have a talking animal as the lead character than a female actor over the age of 60.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 25 May 2026
Movies are also four times more likely to include a talking animal as a lead character than an actress over the age of 60, per research from the Age Without Limits campaign.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Then, a man joined us on a break and started talking … and talking and talking.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
He's been talking to everybody.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
The straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
And Bush would be out there talking hard about how the numbers were getting better.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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Some may be non-speaking while others might speak very fluidly.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Imagine that a person was mainly chatting on topics such as how to cook an egg or fix a car.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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After chatting about the war in Iran, immigration and the economy, Clark asked Campa-Najjar what set him apart from other candidates.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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For more than half a century, Robert Watson, one of the world’s most illustrious concierges, has been saying yes to hotel guests.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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So academics on the left and newspapers and so on, essentially saying that the American Revolution was all about slavery and that Britain was allowing the slaves to be freed, and all of this, so hooray for Britain, which was a very improbable development.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
Verb
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That balance between innovation and human connection continues informing FOAM’s future direction.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The proposal also cuts some assistance grant programs, such as the Parent Information Centers and Client Assistance State Grants aimed at informing and advising families of their available benefits.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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What does a gossiping coffee do?—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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But for the most part, the ladies will just be themselves, gabbing (and gossiping) away.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Being multiliterate also implies that the contemporary hypertext and hypermedia user is endowed with a capacity of discernment regarding which semiotic modes can be most efficiently employed to carry a specific communicative load.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Hopkinson was dynamic and communicative; after a long, draining summer Newcastle needed a jolt of adrenaline.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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On April 30, the TikTok star, 25, and the Houston Texans wide receiver, 30, were spotted conversing at the Sports Illustrated x Authentic Brands Group party at The Surf Club Restaurant in Miami.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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