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 27-year-old Fanning, who grew up in the spotlight as a child star alongside her sister Dakota, also spoke about how her career has evolved over the years after a journalist noted that this may be her most mature role yet.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 May 2025
The 'Survivor 48' final 5 speak in exclusive finale interview
'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview
Of course, that is exactly what happened.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The governor then spoke with roughly two dozen of the protestors in a closed-door meeting in his office.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
The presenters spoke their mother tongue (Farsi and Hindi), which was detected and translated in real-time to English.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 May 2025
The 'Survivor 48' final 5 speak in exclusive finale interview
'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview
Of course, that is exactly what happened.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The governor then spoke with roughly two dozen of the protestors in a closed-door meeting in his office.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
The presenters spoke their mother tongue (Farsi and Hindi), which was detected and translated in real-time to English.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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Officer and firefighters responded to a missing child in the area near 2401 Preston Road around 9 p.m., Frisco police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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Another victim was also found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Mouth can also talk his way out of issues and has a flair for foreign languages, like any smooth-talking Sag.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Copying others only tells you what worked yesterday for someone else, when what leaders need to focus on is what will work for them tomorrow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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These days, nothing infuriates liberals more than to be lectured about the American plutocracy — not when Trump is perhaps the most brazenly corrupt president to hold the office in modern history.—
Alexander Heffner,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Maybe Healey can lecture them on how to sue Trump a hundred times and bankrupt a state on migrant hotel shelters.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2025
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Chair Powell did not discuss his expectations for monetary policy, except to stress that the path of policy will depend entirely on incoming economic information and what that means for the outlook.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Few others around the world, though, shared their joy.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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In Japan, ikebana artists maintain distinctive relationships with local florists and growers, who share seasonal knowledge and information about specific cultivars.—
Kosen Ohtsubo,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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