Synonyms of talking
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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 communication
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Recent Examples of talking
Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
European defense stocks fell Tuesday after the US pushed for talks between Ukraine and Russia, but analysts insisted any deal would drive the continent to increase defense spending regardless.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The deadline initially established for talks was Aug. 12, but it was announced on Aug. 11 that discussions will extend through Nov. 10.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Broadcast industry analysts said all the deal talk is premised on pending action by the Federal Communications Commission to loosen the government’s limits on broadcast station ownership.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
During the negotiation of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, a landmark diplomatic agreement designed to improve relations between East and West, Brzezinski acted as an informal adviser to Western European parties to the talks.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Resolution also said the talks led to major changes to the mining plan to preserve and reduce potential impacts on tribal, social, environmental and cultural interests.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Witkoff is invited to rejoin the talks Qatar is among the countries mediating to end the war.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
As the merger faced regulatory approval and Paramount engaged in settlement talks with Trump, staffers in the news division were in a perpetual state of consternation, while Democratic lawmakers raised the prospect that of a violation of anti-bribery laws.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The first book opens with Charlie Bone, a kid who can hear people in photographs talking.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Fortunately, Dan Collins,an off-duty police officer witnessed the man talking on his phone approaching a cryptocurrency ATM carrying $12,000 in cash.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Ramírez-Garofalo, a young man with dark hair, large forearms, and the beginnings of a goatee, drove and talked fast.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.
—Felicia Appenteng, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Throughout a second year of OTAs, minicamp and training camp, Daniels has done even more of that with his receivers and tight ends, talking to second-year tight end Ben Sinnott about a blitz pickup or to the veteran Samuel about the timing on his deep ball.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
It was just meant to be a playback, just talking intimately.
—Noah Reardon, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
The couple had lived in their Wauwatosa home for 48 years, but decided to check out Overstone and talk to the realtors.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As the Princess of Wales got caught up talking to others, William had a giggly moment with George and Charlotte that was captured in photo form.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
But the way these guys are talking, don’t expect it.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This was just one of the moments that had everyone talking this year.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Atlanta signed veteran kicker Riley Patterson to finish the season, but no one is talking yet about what might happen after that.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Others lean into real-time engagement during the game, creating interactive moments that keep viewers talking.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
During the talks, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for stronger security guarantees for Ukraine.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
European defense stocks fell Tuesday after the US pushed for talks between Ukraine and Russia, but analysts insisted any deal would drive the continent to increase defense spending regardless.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The deadline initially established for talks was Aug. 12, but it was announced on Aug. 11 that discussions will extend through Nov. 10.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Broadcast industry analysts said all the deal talk is premised on pending action by the Federal Communications Commission to loosen the government’s limits on broadcast station ownership.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
During the negotiation of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, a landmark diplomatic agreement designed to improve relations between East and West, Brzezinski acted as an informal adviser to Western European parties to the talks.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Resolution also said the talks led to major changes to the mining plan to preserve and reduce potential impacts on tribal, social, environmental and cultural interests.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Witkoff is invited to rejoin the talks Qatar is among the countries mediating to end the war.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
As the merger faced regulatory approval and Paramount engaged in settlement talks with Trump, staffers in the news division were in a perpetual state of consternation, while Democratic lawmakers raised the prospect that of a violation of anti-bribery laws.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
And that's all everyone was talking and thinking about.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The first book opens with Charlie Bone, a kid who can hear people in photographs talking.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Fortunately, Dan Collins,an off-duty police officer witnessed the man talking on his phone approaching a cryptocurrency ATM carrying $12,000 in cash.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Ramírez-Garofalo, a young man with dark hair, large forearms, and the beginnings of a goatee, drove and talked fast.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.
—Felicia Appenteng, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Throughout a second year of OTAs, minicamp and training camp, Daniels has done even more of that with his receivers and tight ends, talking to second-year tight end Ben Sinnott about a blitz pickup or to the veteran Samuel about the timing on his deep ball.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
It was just meant to be a playback, just talking intimately.
—Noah Reardon, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
The couple had lived in their Wauwatosa home for 48 years, but decided to check out Overstone and talk to the realtors.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As the Princess of Wales got caught up talking to others, William had a giggly moment with George and Charlotte that was captured in photo form.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
But the way these guys are talking, don’t expect it.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This was just one of the moments that had everyone talking this year.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Atlanta signed veteran kicker Riley Patterson to finish the season, but no one is talking yet about what might happen after that.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Others lean into real-time engagement during the game, creating interactive moments that keep viewers talking.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Human's closest living relatives, Chimpanzees, primarily learn their communicative patterns from their mothers and maternal relatives, according to a new study.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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If management is clear, communicative and aligned on DEI, HR becomes a creative force.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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