1
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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2
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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3
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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1
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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3
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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4
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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
President Petr Pavel, who will appoint the next prime minister, was expected to start talks with party leaders on Sunday.
—Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
During the White House meeting, Jeffries and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer laid out their arguments for saving health care funding as part of the shutdown talks.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Admission to all the talks is free.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
The common thread running through the winners, illuminated through a series of talks and presentations leading up to the awards ceremony, is their chefs' and founders' deep passion for their heritage and dedication to telling their personal stories through food.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
As for who might replace Swift as a frontrunner for the Super Bowl, Page Six reported Adele is currently in talks to perform at one of America’s biggest stages.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2025
Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado, whose district includes the Seaquarium property, has been part of the county talks with trustees for the Dolphin Company in bankruptcy court.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Home in a comfy chair, holding baby Zakaria, who’s nursing while Mayniel talks.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Douthat talks to a wide range of guests, nudging them toward unexpectedly cosmic discussions of good and evil and the future of humanity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Jesus talks a big game about how he’s motivated by Antonio’s exit and wants to get revenge against Veejay.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
His mother talks to him nearly every day, Ghannam said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
This is a third-world country shakedown, all because someone who talks for a living said something stupid.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The big climactic set piece is somehow both maddeningly ambiguous and head-smackingly obvious, a maximalist attempt at making a statement that talks loud and says nothing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Health care talks plant seeds to resolve shutdown Federal subsidies for people to participate in the Affordable Care Act, which is nicknamed Obamacare, are expiring at the end of the year.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
President Petr Pavel, who will appoint the next prime minister, was expected to start talks with party leaders on Sunday.
—Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
During the White House meeting, Jeffries and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer laid out their arguments for saving health care funding as part of the shutdown talks.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Admission to all the talks is free.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
The common thread running through the winners, illuminated through a series of talks and presentations leading up to the awards ceremony, is their chefs' and founders' deep passion for their heritage and dedication to telling their personal stories through food.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
As for who might replace Swift as a frontrunner for the Super Bowl, Page Six reported Adele is currently in talks to perform at one of America’s biggest stages.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2025
Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado, whose district includes the Seaquarium property, has been part of the county talks with trustees for the Dolphin Company in bankruptcy court.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Inside The Breakfast Club studio, where Charlamagne Tha God talks politics and culture.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Home in a comfy chair, holding baby Zakaria, who’s nursing while Mayniel talks.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Douthat talks to a wide range of guests, nudging them toward unexpectedly cosmic discussions of good and evil and the future of humanity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Jesus talks a big game about how he’s motivated by Antonio’s exit and wants to get revenge against Veejay.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
His mother talks to him nearly every day, Ghannam said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
This is a third-world country shakedown, all because someone who talks for a living said something stupid.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The big climactic set piece is somehow both maddeningly ambiguous and head-smackingly obvious, a maximalist attempt at making a statement that talks loud and says nothing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
Noun
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Weiss began pulling down as much as $150,000 per engagement, a point of contention in the pro-Israel space, where advocates give speeches for free.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is another example of a union leader whose speeches draw from the Bible.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Previous discussions have drawn opposition to further commercializing the area, though, and a Sierra Club representative said that sentiment stands.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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He is seen as a younger, more moderate voice – having vowed to clean up politics, initiate discussions on constitutional reform and allow married couples to use separate surnames, something currently banned under law.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Soon ChatGPT will be able to create user playlists directly on Spotify or browse apartment listings on Zillow right from chats, OpenAI announced on Monday.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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This cozy lamp adds just the right glow for outdoor meals and late-night chats.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Roberts likens miners’ struggles to biblical stories, references the power of God and the teachings of Jesus, and speaks in the dynamic cadences found in an Appalachian church.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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The result, according to Sergio DellaPergola, a demographer and emeritus professor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem who has spent his career studying migration to and from Israel, is a net migration deficit that speaks to a wider disorientation in the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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History says that negotiating process ahead isn't likely to be easy.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, this year, the full moon will be in early October, EarthSky says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This algorithm then informs what appears in playlists, such as Discover Weekly and Blend, as well as what appears on your Home page.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Why chemical agents matter The choice of chemical agent informs the scale of carbon removal.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The drones that landed in Poland were not believed to be armed, but nonetheless, spurred Warsaw to trigger Article 4 emergency consultations with NATO members.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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On 10 September, the Council held consultations in response to the large-scale violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some online chatter has also attributed the smaller options to the rise of Wegovy, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Talks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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