TALKS Synonyms: 241 Similar and Opposite Words

talks 1 of 2

noun

plural of talk

as in speeches

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 discussions

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 chats

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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talks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of talk

as in speaks

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 converses

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 says

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 informs

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 gossips

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 talks

Noun

The agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program. —

Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 June 2026 That has tribes urgently seeking government-to-government talks with Interior Department officials in a bid to win an exemption, according to Blaine Harden of Inside Climate News. —

Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 The mission would ‌also depend ⁠on developments ⁠in further talks between Iran ‌and the United ‌States, Reuters reported. —

Pamela Avila, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract. —

Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 The Athletic reported last week that Madrid were advancing in talks to sign the midfielder. —

Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 17 June 2026 The two countries reached an interim trade deal, but talks on a broader agreement are ongoing. —

ABC News, 17 June 2026 New York, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Connecticut and Tennessee are among the several states in talks to join, a source familiar with the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter. —

Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 There were also more than 80 free public events, from talks and workshops to book signings and parties. —

George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026

Verb

Oil prices are easing as ceasefire talks advance, but the real story is that the market defused the Hormuz crisis long before diplomacy did. —

George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Years later, Eggers still talks as much about Taylor-Joy’s work ethic as her talent. —

Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 Yeah, Joe talks to everybody about everything. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 June 2026 Below, London talks more about the individual grant programs Sonic Guild provides, how bands can apply, and where the program may go next. —

Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026 The nuclear issue remains unresolved—talks to come later. —

Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Netanyahu was largely sidelined during the ceasefire talks and appears to have lost support among members of the Republican Party. —

Lee Keath, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 The Florida average, down 3 cents over the past week, has fallen 71 cents since May 20, when market optimism grew upon the latest round of ceasefire talks. —

News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 The director's love for capturing real people moving, unguarded, can be seen as Washington's hostage negotiator talks things through with his team outside the bank. —

Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks

Noun

Those officials — six members of the Fed’s governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.

— Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Those officials — six members of the Fed's governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 June 2026