as in speaking
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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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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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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
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Maybe Vegas coach John Tortorella inadvertently provided a talking point for the Ducks.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
So maybe this is just an intriguing talking point more than anything scientifically demonstrable.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
This simple look lets your wedding dress and veil do the talking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Things that don’t need to announce themselves because the work does the talking.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
What’s the biggest talking point at Barcelona right now?
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Bipartisanship isn't just a talking point for me — it's been my career.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
As Hyman filmed talking points, the women quietly lifted weights next to a man wearing a Turning Point USA T-shirt and carrying a camouflage National Rifle Assn.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Barack Obama liked talking to The New Yorker’s David Remnick.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Many of you are talking to younger people more than usual.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
One particular play had fans talking.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Many business owners began talking to their lawyers and customs brokers for advice.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
Constantly in a state of disarray, people not talking to their families, and people ending friendships over politics.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Blackmon remembers sitting nearby as his father and other community leaders gathered on the porch, talking late into the night about forming a local NAACP chapter.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The entertainer named Oz Pearlman is talking to you.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Several talking heads mention Magyar’s temper.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Maybe Vegas coach John Tortorella inadvertently provided a talking point for the Ducks.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
So maybe this is just an intriguing talking point more than anything scientifically demonstrable.
—Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
This simple look lets your wedding dress and veil do the talking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Things that don’t need to announce themselves because the work does the talking.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
What’s the biggest talking point at Barcelona right now?
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Bipartisanship isn't just a talking point for me — it's been my career.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
As Hyman filmed talking points, the women quietly lifted weights next to a man wearing a Turning Point USA T-shirt and carrying a camouflage National Rifle Assn.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
Pharoah, best known for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 2010-2016, had been talking to Fox for a while about hosting a show.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Barack Obama liked talking to The New Yorker’s David Remnick.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Many of you are talking to younger people more than usual.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
One particular play had fans talking.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Many business owners began talking to their lawyers and customs brokers for advice.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
Constantly in a state of disarray, people not talking to their families, and people ending friendships over politics.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Blackmon remembers sitting nearby as his father and other community leaders gathered on the porch, talking late into the night about forming a local NAACP chapter.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The entertainer named Oz Pearlman is talking to you.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 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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At Yale, where Garber began her career, Jacques Derrida was a frequent visitor, and Paul de Man might be found down the corridor solemnly lecturing on Nietzsche.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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How do teachers carry on teaching, lecturing, checking homework and having students prepare for assessments, and how do students enjoy the pleasures that extracurricular activities bring?—
Jerald McNair,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside the bus, students — ever the teenage archetype — were napping, chatting and stretching.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Friends Josh Horowitz and Stanley Tucci grab a picture at the 92NY in New York City after chatting about The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Tucci in Italy on May 5.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Lakers are saying very nice things about the defending champion Thunder ahead of their second-round matchup.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But financial advisors disputed that characterization, saying $465,000 wouldn't necessarily qualify someone as being wealthy in retirement — especially when that nest egg might have to be spread over roughly two or three decades.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The passenger responded to an email from the ship’s operator informing passengers of the health event and checked himself in at a hospital.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In addition to informing policymakers and expanding research resources to find out more about the genesis of these events, scientists say more public awareness that these events are even happening is key.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 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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To take plants seriously as living, breathing, conscious, and communicative beings, the movie suggests, requires a measure of time, an embrace of solitude, and a retreat from the hectic anxieties of the modern world.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Do what feels right for you and stay communicative; those are great steps toward bonding.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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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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Here, a space for dining, a space for grilling, and a space for conversing around the fire all create a multifaceted entertaining area.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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