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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Panahi’s main talking point for the rest of the interview was that everyday resistance is no big whoop.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Others let their aura do the talking.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
This would be a major talking point the next day — and has been ever since — but not in the frenzied moments after Game 7.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
That was a great talking point at halftime.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
For spring, lean into fresh, mood-boosting combinations and let your layers do the talking.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
But among the talking heads, the most persistent possibility for Guerin and the Wild is New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck, whom Guerin picked for the gold medal-winning American Olympic team, and who earned his keep most prominently as a faceoff specialist in Milan, Italy.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
The coyotes are talking to each other, or at least sending out a vocalization that can be heard by other coyotes.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The other officers were on scene for 12 minutes talking to him.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate GOP is not united on forcing Democrats to commit to a talking filibuster to pass the voter ID bill.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Verini sits in on Friedmann’s trial, and explores his possible motives, talking to his friends and family members.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The comedic tale follows an ageing traditional fisherman in Ghana, Atta Oko Sackey, played by Ricky Adelayitar, who is unexpectedly forced into retirement, but finds his life upended by a talking fish.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Physicians' assessments of childhood development have often focused more on other milestones, such as walking or talking on time.
—Makiya Seminera The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
But that lately has stood as far less of a talking point, with Ware instead receiving opportunities to play as a closer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Panahi’s main talking point for the rest of the interview was that everyday resistance is no big whoop.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Others let their aura do the talking.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
This would be a major talking point the next day — and has been ever since — but not in the frenzied moments after Game 7.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
That was a great talking point at halftime.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
For spring, lean into fresh, mood-boosting combinations and let your layers do the talking.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
But among the talking heads, the most persistent possibility for Guerin and the Wild is New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck, whom Guerin picked for the gold medal-winning American Olympic team, and who earned his keep most prominently as a faceoff specialist in Milan, Italy.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
After all, talking to a defiant teen can be like tiptoeing through a minefield—the smallest misstep could set off an argument.
—Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
The coyotes are talking to each other, or at least sending out a vocalization that can be heard by other coyotes.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The other officers were on scene for 12 minutes talking to him.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate GOP is not united on forcing Democrats to commit to a talking filibuster to pass the voter ID bill.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Verini sits in on Friedmann’s trial, and explores his possible motives, talking to his friends and family members.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The comedic tale follows an ageing traditional fisherman in Ghana, Atta Oko Sackey, played by Ricky Adelayitar, who is unexpectedly forced into retirement, but finds his life upended by a talking fish.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Physicians' assessments of childhood development have often focused more on other milestones, such as walking or talking on time.
—Makiya Seminera The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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Damon played one of Jack's former roommates in a non-speaking role.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Each is distinct and immersively imagined by author Woody Brown, himself a non-speaking person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Therefore, now is not the time to be lecturing our partners and allies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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That includes lecturing, building curriculum, pursuing research and speaking about university policy.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lee interacted with attendees, greeted fans and provided customer service inside the restaurant, taking pictures, chatting and serving menu items.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And in retirement, Begel loved to sit on his front porch on Milwaukee's east side, chatting with neighbors about their lives and telling stories about his own.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The force and frequency of Iranian missile launches will increase, and their range will become wider, state media cited the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force as saying on Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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No one’s comfortable saying that that pop music should be a bastion of the wealthy, but solutions to that are not free-market solutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The woman is seen getting on her phone and informing the person on the other line that a student threatened to send his mother to assault her.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The justices have been weighing whether to hear arguments in cases out of states like Massachusetts and Florida filed by other parents who say schools facilitated social transition without informing them.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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They were seen by the clergy, for example, to be distracted by chocolate, drinking it and gossiping instead of paying attention to mass.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The steering, though somewhat isolated due to the car’s grand-touring disposition, feels communicative enough to enable and encourage rather spirited cornering.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An Anthropic spokesperson told NBC News that users of its AI systems must be over 18 years old because young people are at higher risk of experiencing negative outcomes when conversing with chatbots.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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The simplest solution to those telephone calls is to explain your and your other friends’ habit of conversing only by text, and to say that such has become your policy.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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