1
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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a news release Sunday night.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The former official, who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution from the Trump administration, said Makary and his boss, Kennedy, had little say in the firings.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Plane Safety in Spotlight Again Authorities with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash investigation could take more than a year to complete.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a news release Sunday night.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Society’s lowest common denominator should never have a say into anyone living their authentic, unapologetic life.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The former official, who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution from the Trump administration, said Makary and his boss, Kennedy, had little say in the firings.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Leech, a parasitic hive mind that infests people discovers another parasitic hive mind that infests people, competing for the same brain space (told in first-person from the POV of the former parasitic hive mind).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Things go smoothly until Amanda's new operating system begins using her voice to recite ads in her waking life.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Allen Ginsberg pops up here, once while reciting best practices for anal hygiene.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rapyd raised $300 million at an $8.75 billion valuation in 2021 but was valued at about half that in a round earlier this year.—
Ryan Lawler,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In January, the company scrapped a rights issue of shares, opting to borrow 450 billion won from Ryu to reduce its debt burden, which had ballooned to 1.5 times equity.—
Gloria Haraito,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ludvig Aberg, a runner-up in his Masters debut a year ago, suddenly had a share of the lead when McIlroy fell apart on the middle of the back nine.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Handmaid's Tale creator Bruce Miller talks the shocking reunion in the season 6 premiere.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Transcribe phrases that resonate or challenge you.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
8 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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