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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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
Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
That's the tricky part about talking to a machine.
—Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But talking with local filmmakers and industry heads reveals a more sobering picture this year.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
That's the tricky part about talking to a machine.
—Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
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While the path to podcasting riches may not be paved with gold, the potential for generating a sustainable income through building of your personal brand, attracting clients and customers, and gaining more speaking opportunities is undeniably alluring.MeiMei Fox, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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Christie garnered more speaking time than most of his competitors but is almost certainly going nowhere as the most outspoken Trump critic in the field.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2023
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The new system lets users ask questions about NASA’s satellite data in plain English, similar to chatting with a virtual assistant.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE, the actress, 38, opens up about her time starring in the popular CBS sitcom.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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State labor officials ordered the county in its report to stop all anti-collective bargaining actions, distribute the determination letter to all employees and post a notice informing employees about their rights under state law.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Details from the indictments make clear that federal prosecutors were aware of the underlying schemes for months or longer before informing voters.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Furthermore, leaders must be transparent and communicative throughout the ERP implementation process.Miguel Llorca, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Be clear and communicative about what turns you on.Lexi Petronis, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Schmitt argued with the new hospital chaplain James (Michael Thomas Grant) over discussing death with the young boy.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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