as in speaks (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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The board said the Alert Act now addresses its recommendation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems that would allow the pilots to know more precisely where the traffic around them is flying.—
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Arkansas Online,
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Those sources said the plan addresses Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs as well as maritime routes but would not provide any other details including which Iranian officials the proposal was sent to.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Abid Malik, owner of Mishal Studio in Plano, greets customers at his Pakistani clothing boutique with the familiarity of family.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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On the second floor, a Steinway piano greets visitors upon arrival, along with a bar and a large dining table.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Talks (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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