Synonyms of talking
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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 speaking
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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 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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as in speaking
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as in communication
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Recent Examples of talking
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
The timing comes as bathrooms and school sports have been one of the top talking points in Virginia politics this year, and the directive comes just weeks before voters pick a new governor.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The parties reached a provisional deal over the summer, but talks have since stalled.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
In a video added to Johnson's Instagram Stories, Rome smiled and giggled as the paramedic talked with him, moving to place the oxygen mask on his face.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
But, Disley says, Chewy did have more confidence and started talking to new girls.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
One big talking point all season has been Daniels’ poise.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
The timing comes as bathrooms and school sports have been one of the top talking points in Virginia politics this year, and the directive comes just weeks before voters pick a new governor.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
In that case, Google could keep the raise-to-talk feature exclusive to the Pixel Watch 4 to give its newest model an edge.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The parties reached a provisional deal over the summer, but talks have since stalled.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
In a video added to Johnson's Instagram Stories, Rome smiled and giggled as the paramedic talked with him, moving to place the oxygen mask on his face.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
There’s a lot of people talking.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
But, Disley says, Chewy did have more confidence and started talking to new girls.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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Julia may end this episode on a (relatively speaking, always remember) high note, but Henry … oh boy, Henry.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rescuers found the snowmobiler, conscious and speaking but cold, under 2 feet of snow, according to a Facebook post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Whitney Decker told the detective her ex-husband had always been communicative about their children and previously returned them when he was supposed to.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Communicate And Collaborate On AI Usage Rules Be collaborative and communicative.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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