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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
Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
And although Democrats went back and forth with the White House and congressional Republicans over a possible compromise, the talks eventually broke down, leading the GOP to pursue an alternate path forward.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Islamabad hosted in-person peace talks in April, shortly after the fragile cease-fire was announced.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
There will be talks and demonstrations from growers, music and food (no tossing the plants any scraps, please) raffles and the sale of growing accessories.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
New York, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Connecticut and Tennessee are among the several states in talks to join, a source familiar with the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
There were also more than 80 free public events, from talks and workshops to book signings and parties.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Enterprise ambition has shifted from AI that talks to AI that acts, but the reality has been sobering.
—Praveen Satyanarayana, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In the below interview, Harris talks her process of translating Fortune’s debut novel to the small screen in terms of music selection, perspective of storytelling and more.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2026
But nobody talks enough about the strange wonder of changing — both together and separately — inside a strong commitment with enough give to expand to wherever life takes you.
—Stephanie MacK, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Hischier-Devils talks Nico Hischier’s agent, Allain Roy, met with New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta at the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
There are mixed messages on US-Iran talks to end the war.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 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
Noun
The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said, as the US was striking Iran.
—Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
And although Democrats went back and forth with the White House and congressional Republicans over a possible compromise, the talks eventually broke down, leading the GOP to pursue an alternate path forward.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Islamabad hosted in-person peace talks in April, shortly after the fragile cease-fire was announced.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
There will be talks and demonstrations from growers, music and food (no tossing the plants any scraps, please) raffles and the sale of growing accessories.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
New York, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Connecticut and Tennessee are among the several states in talks to join, a source familiar with the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
There were also more than 80 free public events, from talks and workshops to book signings and parties.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
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
Verb
Dener Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton talks with quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham #8 and Bo Nix #10 in the first half during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Enterprise ambition has shifted from AI that talks to AI that acts, but the reality has been sobering.
—Praveen Satyanarayana, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In the below interview, Harris talks her process of translating Fortune’s debut novel to the small screen in terms of music selection, perspective of storytelling and more.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2026
But nobody talks enough about the strange wonder of changing — both together and separately — inside a strong commitment with enough give to expand to wherever life takes you.
—Stephanie MacK, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Hischier-Devils talks Nico Hischier’s agent, Allain Roy, met with New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta at the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
There are mixed messages on US-Iran talks to end the war.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
Noun
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The signing was accompanied by several passionate speeches from people who helped make the legislation a realty.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Trump often refers to God and the Bible during speeches, signaling the Republican Party's alignment with Christian values.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Politico quoted an unnamed source familiar with Amazon’s discussions as saying the government asked Amazon for feedback on the new Anthropic model.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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The two have already had a few chats away from prying eyes and shared a few kisses.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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Andrew openly discussed bribing law-enforcement officials in War Room chats, and bragged on social media about his connections.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Washington, historically cautious, now speaks openly in admiration.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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In the first, Jon speaks to a new Prime, and Burstein is exquisite in his grief; in the second, the Primes talk together for the first time with no humans present.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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
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In the clip, Ovard can be seen sitting in the car as her girlfriend appears to be sitting offscreen and converses back and forth with her.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company behind the data center, DC BLOX, says it is committed to addressing any issues.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Senate Bill 884, also proposed by Umberg, draws a zone around polling places and says that ICE officers may not be present at the polls to interfere with voting.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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That tension partly informs the work Imah is doing now through SPREEAI, a company focused on virtual try-on systems, fit intelligence and personalized shopping experiences.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Each facet informs the other, and no one believes and embodies that more than my mother, Livia.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Since 2018, China and Russia have institutionalized their bilateral consultations on the Arctic.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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Environmental surveys and community consultations will take place in parallel, as required by Quebec procedures.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
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