1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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2
as in to talk
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of speak
The athlete also spoke at Nike’s Future 50 for Her event in 2022 about starting a family while in the league.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
While speaking from the grounds at Augusta National, Rory expressed those sentiments.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Victor’s family told the AP that barely any of the officers spoke to nearby family members before firing.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump speaks to reporters about Russia, Iran and a third term
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday night from Air Force One, where he was asked about a third term, ceasefire negotiations with Russia and tariffs on Iran.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
While speaking from the grounds at Augusta National, Rory expressed those sentiments.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Victor’s family told the AP that barely any of the officers spoke to nearby family members before firing.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump speaks to reporters about Russia, Iran and a third term
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday night from Air Force One, where he was asked about a third term, ceasefire negotiations with Russia and tariffs on Iran.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
Verb
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Prior to the premiere, O’Brien talked to Variety about the challenge of playing dual parts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Quilting group hosts lecture, workshop El Camino Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. April 8 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the club’s members didn’t lecture or advocate until 20 years after its 1876 founding.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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While those three letters are not going anywhere — Eddie Howe uttered them three times at his pre-Leicester City press conference on Friday — there is another buzzword that fans will hear repeatedly over the next few months.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The harm starts when he is emboldened to utter such nonsense.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Vultures artist also spent a good amount of time discussing bosses using their power to take advantage of employees.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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It is not believed to be on the agenda at its quarterly meetings in Zimbabwe from April 11-13, but likely to be discussed, perhaps informally.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Most countries do not share the same level of economic, security, or political relations that exist between the U.S. and Japan.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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When most agents share the same goal, misalignment drops.—
Aidan Kierans,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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