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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
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Wednesday’s talks lasted nearly nine hours and came after a full day of talks on Tuesday at the US State Department.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
With peace talks deadlocked and battlefield progress stalled, the two sides have been exchanging intensifying aerial attacks.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Separate talks with Denver Summit and city transportation and infrastructure officials are in progress toward putting a stop near the new soccer stadium, Pace said.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The State Department said progress was made during the first day of talks on Tuesday.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Hezbollah is not part of the Israel-Lebanon talks.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Now, those talks are coming to fruition.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 June 2026
However, the market appears stuck in what traders describe as a circular and seemingly endless loop of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Below, Boston talks to Deadline about her unique writing process, the thematic heart of the series and why the show’s shocking finale ultimately functions as a breakup story.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The question is how long all these buffers can last relative to the pace of ceasefire talks.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
First, Ali talks to G, who confirms that the club is owned by Alamo and that Alamo is there only after Ali presses his gun to his private parts.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Open meetings with a silent stretch where people write their thinking before anyone talks, so the first idea in the room isn’t simply the loudest one.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the same sequence, Carter talks to a rancher about working for him.
—Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Richard Gadd talks the prison scene, the meaning behind the title, and the last few minutes.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
But Raman’s walked quite the tightrope of being a DSA’er who talks like a back-to-basics liberal while also hanging out with left-wing extremists like Hasan Piker.
—Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Noun
The small Nordic country had applied to join the EU in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis, before suspending membership talks four years later.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Wednesday’s talks lasted nearly nine hours and came after a full day of talks on Tuesday at the US State Department.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
With peace talks deadlocked and battlefield progress stalled, the two sides have been exchanging intensifying aerial attacks.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Separate talks with Denver Summit and city transportation and infrastructure officials are in progress toward putting a stop near the new soccer stadium, Pace said.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The State Department said progress was made during the first day of talks on Tuesday.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Hezbollah is not part of the Israel-Lebanon talks.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Now, those talks are coming to fruition.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 June 2026
However, the market appears stuck in what traders describe as a circular and seemingly endless loop of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
The agreement comes after the Israeli government threatened to escalate its actions in Lebanon — a move that threatens to derail the US-Iran talks.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Below, Boston talks to Deadline about her unique writing process, the thematic heart of the series and why the show’s shocking finale ultimately functions as a breakup story.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The question is how long all these buffers can last relative to the pace of ceasefire talks.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
First, Ali talks to G, who confirms that the club is owned by Alamo and that Alamo is there only after Ali presses his gun to his private parts.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Open meetings with a silent stretch where people write their thinking before anyone talks, so the first idea in the room isn’t simply the loudest one.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the same sequence, Carter talks to a rancher about working for him.
—Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Richard Gadd talks the prison scene, the meaning behind the title, and the last few minutes.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
But Raman’s walked quite the tightrope of being a DSA’er who talks like a back-to-basics liberal while also hanging out with left-wing extremists like Hasan Piker.
—Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
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As anxiety has mounted about depressed entry-level hiring, with Gen Z crowds even booing luminaries such as Eric Schmidt amid commencement speeches touting AI, Dimon has given warm but blunt advice to ambitious young workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Other presidents have used commencement speeches to announce major policy initiatives and agreements, including on foreign policy.—
Austin Sarat,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The fact that Graphite One is already engaged in binding offtake discussions suggests the company may be moving beyond the speculative stage and into genuine commercial negotiations, although no final agreements have yet been signed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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More pointed are his governance attacks as Riquelme has repeatedly questioned why Florentino’s close associate Anas Laghrari, someone with no official position at the club, appears to be involved in major operations including Super League planning and stadium privatisation discussions.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Logan O’Connor has told me in multiple chats over multiple seasons that players appreciate Jared’s steady, calm voice during a nine-month grind.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Users will soon be able to search for businesses directly through the app or share business contact cards in chats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Friends may call, yet your muse speaks louder.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Unlike at the Center, a solidly bipartisan roster of lecturers speaks to students at the Harvard institute.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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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
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Mid-cap play Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, says mid-cap stocks could offer value if oil prices continue to fall, as lower energy prices ease pressure on inflation and interest rate expectations.—
Alex Buckmaster,Michael Considine,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
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This philosophy informs the organization’s experiential learning division, known as the Soulship Academy or Light School.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But the spirit of McCartney’s meticulous recent archival projects now informs the message of his new music.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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The target is settling lower after consultations with advisers and investors, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Kansas City’s plan was the product of three years of preparations, research and consultations from 118 residents and human rights organizations and business support professionals, according to KC2026.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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