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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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
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Deepak Chopra Wellness guru, author The 79-year-old recently launched a wellness platform offering various meditations, live digital sessions with him and a Deepak Chopra AI chatbot drawing from his decades of writing and talks that users can interact with directly.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Republican leaders only need five additional votes to fund the government, and the group involved in the talks has ranged from 10 to 12 Democratic senators.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The van reaches home ground and no one talks and the only sound along that final stretch is El Camello slapping himself to scare away mosquitoes.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition, the plan would establish a bipartisan committee to continue talks on lowering health care costs.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The production team was already in talks with a number of producers when Napoleon, Manchester By the Sea and House of Gucci producer Walsh got in touch with the sales team about the remake rights.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
That is where the talks did break down.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Presented across four venues in Lagos and Ibadan, the program features solo and collaborative projects, institutional exhibitions, screenings, and talks.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.
—Evan Moore
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) published the images Tuesday in a new report after ceasefire talks for the country faltered in Washington and following RSF entering El Fasher Sunday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Compromise talks Some Republicans and Democrats have been privately discussing ways to end the shutdown, which began October 1.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Recent talks between the Dutch and Chinese governments show signs of resolving the crisis.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Deepak Chopra Wellness guru, author The 79-year-old recently launched a wellness platform offering various meditations, live digital sessions with him and a Deepak Chopra AI chatbot drawing from his decades of writing and talks that users can interact with directly.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Republican leaders only need five additional votes to fund the government, and the group involved in the talks has ranged from 10 to 12 Democratic senators.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The van reaches home ground and no one talks and the only sound along that final stretch is El Camello slapping himself to scare away mosquitoes.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition, the plan would establish a bipartisan committee to continue talks on lowering health care costs.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The production team was already in talks with a number of producers when Napoleon, Manchester By the Sea and House of Gucci producer Walsh got in touch with the sales team about the remake rights.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
That is where the talks did break down.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Presented across four venues in Lagos and Ibadan, the program features solo and collaborative projects, institutional exhibitions, screenings, and talks.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.
—Evan Moore
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) published the images Tuesday in a new report after ceasefire talks for the country faltered in Washington and following RSF entering El Fasher Sunday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Compromise talks Some Republicans and Democrats have been privately discussing ways to end the shutdown, which began October 1.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
Noun
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There will be keynote speeches from Google, TikTok and HuntMobi, a BI and AI marketing-tech firm powering more than 90% of today’s pan-entertainment products.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Following their performance, guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassists Ben Shepherd and Hiro Yamomoto all gave speeches.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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This was the first year in recent memory where none of the nominees in the big four categories set off a hearty round of guffaws across my various chats and social media feeds.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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Panel discussions, workshops and fireside chats covered topics like monetizing influence, building dream brands, rethinking leadership and exploring the legacy of iconic designers such as Naeem Khan.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Across fiction, documentary, and hybrid forms, these filmmakers are building a cinema that speaks first to themselves, and, in doing so, to everyone else.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Marina Abramović speaks to the audience during a post-show discussion following a performance of Masquerade in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Boals Moeller says the recent AI breakthrough is no different.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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People with a nonfunctioning ANGPTL3 gene — which Natarajan says applies to about 1 in 250 people in the US — have lifelong levels of low LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without any apparent negative consequences.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dreamsofa, for example, offers virtual consultations and detailed design previews to help customers make confident choices.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Last week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened security consultations with some cabinet ministers to discuss Israeli reactions.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Famed for launching Downton Abbey, the network has been courting sale interest for well over a year, but for all the industry chatter and press speculation, ITV’s silence has been stony.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the case of Copeland, has noted that his name has not even been brought up within WWE, even with the online chatter.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Talks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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