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as in to tell
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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2
as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read
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as in to assume
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true
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as in about
close to but not exactly
a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day
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Recent Examples of say
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
But Kenny said there has been progress in finding new tenants.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
But when no one has the final say, everything slows down.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Verb
As police approached the truck and ordered the suspect to step out, police said that the suspect refused and allegedly struck an officer with the vehicle, police said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
But Kenny said there has been progress in finding new tenants.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Noun
The town Board of Commissioners, which has final say, is scheduled to vote on the request June 17.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
But when no one has the final say, everything slows down.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Witnesses told investigators Hill couldn’t get up and was hit by two passing cars, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
Verb
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However, a number of European leaders have expressed concerns over the Israel’s actions in Gaza in recent days.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed her solidarity with the local population as emergency services warned people the area was hazardous and urged them to stay away, closing off the main road into the valley.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Some guests recited poetry, while others freestyled between sips of tea.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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In the Hindu religion, daily prayers are an important spiritual practice that involve reciting various mantras and hymns to invoke blessings, wisdom, and peace throughout the day.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Many retirement planners assume a 30-year retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The industry assumes engine testing has to happen in remote areas.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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The cop was directing traffic and was one of about 50 law enforcement officers assigned to the festival, which attracted up to 12,000 festivalgoers.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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Train service was delayed about 20 minutes after about 50 people blocked southbound and northbound trains at Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue at midnight, said Jose Ubaldo, a Metro spokesperson.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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International concerns about the war’s consequences, as well as trade tensions, drove Asian share prices lower Monday while oil prices surged.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Patti LuPone stood in a midtown recording studio one spring afternoon, talking to Carrie Bradshaw.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Witnesses said the customer complained about his order to a female employee working at the Checkers window and asked to talk to a manager several times, investigators wrote in the report.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu even had a document prepared, phrased as if Bar had written it, for the agency chief to sign.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Include how to phrase these questions tactfully and what responses might indicate a poor fit.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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