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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
There don’t appear to be any direct talks between the United States and Iran.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Christine told me that Julia was ready to talk.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Sandro was on the phone with his father preparing talking points when CNN arrived to speak with him.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The stench of death in Sinjar was so overpowering that Holland had to stop talking on camera.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
When freshman Braylon Mullins wrapped up his talk, Hurley headbutted the player, appearing to call back to his interaction with a referee immediately after the win over the Duke Blue Devils.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
There don’t appear to be any direct talks between the United States and Iran.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons is the person talking to the astronauts today from inside Mission Control.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Christine told me that Julia was ready to talk.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Sandro was on the phone with his father preparing talking points when CNN arrived to speak with him.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
This spring, Topa mentioned to starting pitcher Bailey Ober that nobody had really been talking much about Buxton’s impending milestone.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The stench of death in Sinjar was so overpowering that Holland had to stop talking on camera.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 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
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Damon played one of Jack's former roommates in a non-speaking role.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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The review calls for more refined methods to uncover whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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