Synonyms of talk
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as in speech
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as in discussion
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as in chat
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as in rumor
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as in communication
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as in to speak
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as in to chat
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as in to say
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as in to inform
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as in to gossip
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as in to convince
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as in to speak (to or with)
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as in lecturing
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as in chatting
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as in saying
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as in informing
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as in gossiping
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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
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as in to speak
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 to chat
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 to say
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 to inform
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 to gossip
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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as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum
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as in to speak (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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as in speaking
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as in communication
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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 talk
Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
After pausing negotiations to make way for the WGA in March, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will resume talks on Monday morning as planned.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Richard howled obscenities at three officers who were talking to him through the locked door.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix, for its part, didn't spend too much time on M&A during the earnings call, instead focusing on its more familiar talking points like user engagement, a growing advertising business, and spending on content that holds onto members (and helps justify price hikes).
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi completed a planned trip to Oman but then returned to Pakistan, which has emerged as a mediator in the conflict and hosted previous peace talks.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
After pausing negotiations to make way for the WGA in March, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will resume talks on Monday morning as planned.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
These conversations will dive into the creative processes and cultural impact behind the year’s most talked-about series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Richard howled obscenities at three officers who were talking to him through the locked door.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Traffic congestion and location were the major talking points during Charlotte City Council’s rezoning meeting on Monday.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix, for its part, didn't spend too much time on M&A during the earnings call, instead focusing on its more familiar talking points like user engagement, a growing advertising business, and spending on content that holds onto members (and helps justify price hikes).
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The entertainer named Oz Pearlman is talking to you.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
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
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
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