TALKS Synonyms: 241 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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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

Meanwhile, the speaker of Iran’s parliament and one of the negotiators in past talks with the US in Pakistan, Mohammad Ghalibaf, warned Iranians of a hard road ahead in a series of audio messages posted by state media. —

Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 Raise a glass Corning CEO Wendell Weeks talks to CNBC's Katie Tarasov at Corning's cable factory in Hickory, North Carolina, on January 9, 2026. —

Davis Giangiulio,alex Harring, CNBC, 6 May 2026 The space is divided into six distinct environments, including a Dolby Atmos lounge for immersive, spatial audio, a gallery area for talks and panels, and a 'listening bar' where staff offer their own personal recommendations. —

New Atlas, 6 May 2026 Spirit Airlines shut down its operations over the weekend—after talks for a government bailout fell through—and more airlines may similarly fail if jet fuel prices remain above $150 per barrel. —

Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 May 2026 While the United States and Iran are engaged in a fragile ceasefire, peace talks between United States and Iranian leaders have so far failed to come to a resolution. —

Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Semafor reported last month that the latest US-Eritrea normalization talks, brokered by Egypt, were already underway, according to people familiar with the discussions. —

Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 6 May 2026 Trump reportedly defended the blockade and rejected an Iranian offer to open the straits and continue the ceasefire while resuming nuclear talks. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 People familiar with the situation say Airbnb has agreed in talks with the city to pay $50 million in prepaid occupancy taxes. —

Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

Settlement talks Sixteen lawyers crammed the tables next to Judge Bredar in the largest federal courtroom in Baltimore for the pre-trial hearing. —

Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 5 May 2026 Below, Weisman talks with THR about the difficult conversations in the writers’ room about presenting the interracial friend group onscreen, considering an alternative killer and the message the series sends about the danger shame and secrets pose to women. —

Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026 Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026 The two reached a trade agreement last May, a relatively short negotiation that was far less painful than the trade talks the White House had with the European Union. —

Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Money talks, but so does confidence. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 Thales finally talks Thales had remained mum about these various issues and did not offer a comment until Monday morning, nearly five days after Isaacman’s testimony. —

Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports remains a major obstacle to talks. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks

Noun

Equal parts speeches, awards and entertainment.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Still, those pregame and postgame speeches carry weight, even if there’s much more to Brind’Amour than his unmatched enthusiasm and intensity.

— Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 7 May 2026