as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
a company that prefers to talk up its own products rather than talk down those of its competitors
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Recent Examples of talks down
The show never talks down to the audience.
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Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks down
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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In simple terms, the brain is designed not for thinking, but to make efficient predictions about the world in a way that minimizes effort.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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The Padres have come back to win after being three runs down six times, more than any other team this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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So many players made big plays down the stretch.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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But Edwards led the way with a big 16-point fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves made the key plays down the stretch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The audit also criticizes the city for not trying to boost compliance by issuing fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Talks down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20down. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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