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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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Critics say the boom in migration has brought foreign labor and skills to sectors such as healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals and technology.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Swiss democracy gives voters a direct say in policymaking through referendums typically held four times a year.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Verb
Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Critics say the boom in migration has brought foreign labor and skills to sectors such as healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals and technology.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Adverb
The result has been a group of ridiculously talented dancers with a never-say-quit attitude and a lot of stuff to say — and doing it elegantly.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Swiss democracy gives voters a direct say in policymaking through referendums typically held four times a year.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Kwon’s lawyer Sean Hecker said in an email after the sentencing that Kwon spoke from the heart, expressed genuine remorse and will continue his efforts to make amends.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Governor Wes Moore and other Democrats in the Maryland congressional delegation have expressed support for the project.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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Before the march set off for the Rose Garden near the Knesset, Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum recited the Traveler’s Prayer, praying for the marchers’ safety and alluding to Banki’s death nearly 11 years before.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Celebrity couples such as Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, George and Amal Clooney and Hailey and Justin Bieber all recited their vows in multiple ceremonies when they got hitched.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The anchor-and-attach approach would use a claw-and-spike mechanism at the tip of the robotic arm to grapple and anchor to the asteroid—assuming, that is, that Kamo‘oalewa’s surface is sturdy and relatively obstacle-free.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Melynda assumed this was just an excuse.—
Adeline Goss,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Cincinnati's central core is now in line to receive about 1 to 2 inches of snow, a decrease from the earlier forecast of 3 to 4 inches, the weather service says.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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On our deterministic network, each iteration takes only about 16 seconds.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Yet sluggishness at the very top is masking dynamism throughout the rest of the list, as a new generation of firms—whether Vietnamese conglomerates, Singaporean banks, or once-loss-making digital platforms—is capturing a greater share of regional revenue and profits.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Now, the White Sox have a share of first place in the AL Central.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The use of first-person pronouns is dishonest, but there’s a much deeper issue that goes beyond how a statement is phrased.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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And although Rolapp doesn’t like phrasing it this way, that means plenty of current tour events and sponsors would essentially be bumped to Track 2.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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