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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
Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 Aug. 2025
Viewers hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora should leave cities or other sources of bright lights and find a good vantage point for peak viewing hours, experts say.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
As a Fed governor, Miran would have a direct say in many of those actions.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The insect has since been reported in more than a dozen states, with infestations nearly consuming portions of the Northeastern U.S.
TDA said the fly was spotted in Middle Tennessee in September 2023.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 Aug. 2025
Viewers hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora should leave cities or other sources of bright lights and find a good vantage point for peak viewing hours, experts say.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
The governor holds the final say and is expected to make a decision by Labor Day if the parole board recommends release.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
As a Fed governor, Miran would have a direct say in many of those actions.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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Someone might be stalking you; someone might say something nice to your face and then run out and tell [the tabloids].—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Tremonton Garland Police officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the area near North Park Elementary School and were met with gunfire from a suspect, Brigham City Detective Crystal Beck told reporters during a briefing overnight.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Federal legislation banning the app, if its U.S. assets are not sold by ByteDance, came after some government officials expressed concern that TikTok poses a national security threat, believing ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, is sharing U.S. user data with China.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Outside the classroom, a teacher is a private citizen and can generally express their First Amendment rights without interference.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Williams and Garrett recited handwritten vows from a booklet Garrett picked out.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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There’s an effortlessness and a spontaneity to his delivery, as though even lyrics he’s recited for 30 years are occurring to him in real time.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
18 Aug. 2025
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Armadillos are often assumed to be a critter of the wild west, but they can actually be found in several places across the United States, including Indiana.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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Probably safe to assume Leto’s DAMAGED take on the Joker won’t be reappearing in the DCU.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Well, now imagine what that would look like from about 250 miles above.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The event draws about 30,000 musicians, singers and fans.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nvidia is expected to post a 48% rise in earnings per share on revenue of $45.9 billion for its second fiscal quarter, according to data firm LSEG.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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An 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres ensured the Dodgers would exit an ugly weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter with at least a share of first place in the division.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It was just meant to be a playback, just talking intimately.—
Noah Reardon,
Billboard,
18 Aug. 2025
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Throughout a second year of OTAs, minicamp and training camp, Daniels has done even more of that with his receivers and tight ends, talking to second-year tight end Ben Sinnott about a blitz pickup or to the veteran Samuel about the timing on his deep ball.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Choosing the right words and perfectly phrasing your thoughts could help build your connection with your partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Each line expresses an insight, not necessarily a pretty turn of words but always phrasing or intuition that brings shafts of perception.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 June 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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