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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
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Sebastian Öhrn, founder and chief executive officer of Myrqvist, said in a statement that the opening in New York marks a major milestone for the brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Matthew Mitchell, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The first-of-its-kind use of the Congressional Review Act to challenge BLM management plans could set a precedent that lawmakers have the final say on those plans, which are drafted over years and require broad community and industry input.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
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Verb
These appointments reflect WestEnd’s ambition for the future, the company said, with a specific focus on enhancing the company’s position in the international television market and expanding its presence in North America, with Braverman based in New York City.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Sebastian Öhrn, founder and chief executive officer of Myrqvist, said in a statement that the opening in New York marks a major milestone for the brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Now, the president of the United States has a say in board membership, factory locations, capital investment, employment, worker pay and even naming rights.
—Matthew Mitchell, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The first-of-its-kind use of the Congressional Review Act to challenge BLM management plans could set a precedent that lawmakers have the final say on those plans, which are drafted over years and require broad community and industry input.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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Trump told Fox News later Wednesday that the hostages would probably be released on Monday.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dimitrijevic expressed concerns about the timing of the substitute ordinance, which would require council members to vote on it prior to voting on the budget for 2026.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jews have been reciting this prayer – for the release of captives – for almost a thousand years.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This music, rooted in the experiences of fishermen and people who recite lyrics on the banks of the Magdalena River, was not initially accepted by the middle and upper classes of that time.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Secure, redundant communication systems ensure instant presidential command, while E-6B airborne launch control aircraft can assume control if ground communication is lost, guaranteeing uninterrupted deterrence capability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bias is that the first question assumes or glosses over the legitimacy of caging, tacitly accepting the human agricultural system as the baseline.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Eaton said the eldest child with the woman was about 9 and the youngest was just a baby.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s about 5 percent of the 1,874 total passengers onboard.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nvidia shares rose about 2% on Wednesday, helping to boost the Nasdaq Composite higher.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Randy, Larry, David, and Floyd have all passed away, and the rest of the Parton clan have faced their share of health battles.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As most pregnant people can attest, talking to your baby while they are still safely tucked away in the womb is one of the most comforting ways to feel that the two of you are connected.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alice Marie Johnson, some people are trying to talk to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, some people are trying to get on Fox News to pitch their case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In essence, the Iowa and West Virginia sports cases ask the court to rule whether a transgender girl – a person assigned male at birth who has transitioned to align with their identity as a girl or woman, as the AP Stylebook phrases it – is a girl or a boy.—
Morgan Marietta,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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One crucial distinction, though, comes from how the question is phrased.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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