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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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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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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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
United have so far not held substantive talks with Maguire over his future.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The program will also include high-level talks addressing documentary content, storytelling and business models.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The attack followed trilateral talks between Moscow, Kyiv and Washington in Abu Dhabi over the weekend that were aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The talks between Homan, Frey, and Walz are the latest developments in a tenuous situation in Minneapolis.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Merck is no longer in talks to buy Revolution Medicines, which is working on therapies for pancreatic and other hard-to-treat cancers, for $30 billion.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Stiddy is the guy who throws no-look passes in practice and talks smack to the starting defense.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
The university has extended talks to purchase the Capitol Mall unemployment building through October of this year.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
And at a minimum, the agent talks with a counselor.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The composer, producer, DJ, and all-around fixer talks Charli’s post-Brat mockumentary, which premiered at Sundance Friday.
—Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Two homes an ocean apart There’s no Irish accent when Gallagher talks.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Ahead, Henson exclusively talks with Entertainment Weekly about competing on The Masked Singer.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Chicago talks a lot about affordability.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The big question is whether the son talks more than the father.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
While there’s some headline risk associated with OpenAI and its ability to pay its bills, recent reports of SoftBank talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI should ease some fears.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
United have so far not held substantive talks with Maguire over his future.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The program will also include high-level talks addressing documentary content, storytelling and business models.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The attack followed trilateral talks between Moscow, Kyiv and Washington in Abu Dhabi over the weekend that were aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The talks between Homan, Frey, and Walz are the latest developments in a tenuous situation in Minneapolis.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Merck is no longer in talks to buy Revolution Medicines, which is working on therapies for pancreatic and other hard-to-treat cancers, for $30 billion.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Stiddy is the guy who throws no-look passes in practice and talks smack to the starting defense.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
The university has extended talks to purchase the Capitol Mall unemployment building through October of this year.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen talks to journalists ahead of a EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels on January 29, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
And at a minimum, the agent talks with a counselor.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The composer, producer, DJ, and all-around fixer talks Charli’s post-Brat mockumentary, which premiered at Sundance Friday.
—Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Two homes an ocean apart There’s no Irish accent when Gallagher talks.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Ahead, Henson exclusively talks with Entertainment Weekly about competing on The Masked Singer.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Chicago talks a lot about affordability.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The big question is whether the son talks more than the father.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
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Why are political speeches like a steer’s horns?—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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This upcoming book is a collection of essays, speeches and creative nonfiction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Las Vegas Raiders are working toward finalizing an agreement to make Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak their head coach, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Sunday.—
MARK ANDERSON,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Equally, industry discussions at Göteborg did not skirt the large challenges facing the Nordics, often shared by the global industry at large at a time of wrenching industry disruption.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Inara Camp, Agafay Desert, Morocco For the nomadic people of North Africa, precious tea leaves were both a commodity and part of a simple ceremony that underpinned friendly chats and business deals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ordinary citizens everywhere are on Signal chats, blowing whistles, taking videos, and protecting their neighbors.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Iman Rachman, chief executive officer of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), speaks to members of the media in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday, Jan 30, 2026.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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In one of the more moving parts of his memoir, Morvan speaks to his former partner, laying bare for the first time some of the more unhealthy aspects of their relationship but in a way that makes clear his love for Pilatus runs deep.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the Minnesota Department of Corrections says there are only about 300 such people in state and county custody.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The train set and bike were both transferred to the archives while the dates were disposed of by the Secret Service, the report says.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Athlete feedback informs the use of thin padding and a lightweight heel counter beneath to balance comfort, capture and weight.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And when Lord Penwood dies, the villainous step-mother informs poor Sophie that her father left her no inheritance, and to survive, Sophie must become a maid in the Penwood house.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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That first year, an assignment on plastic surgery consultations led Kron to get her own facelift.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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These grants are usually in the six-figure range, says Ohinata, and are used for consultations, awareness-raising, and other safeguarding efforts.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Talks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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