speak (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak (of)
Verb
  • The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Trump’s affinity for Musk did not extend to the broader Republican party, however, as many GOP lawmakers publicly expressed doubts about the cuts Musk made.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • However, a number of European leaders have expressed concerns over the Israel’s actions in Gaza in recent days.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.
    Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 28 May 2025
  • Competition for the brightest students, researchers, and faculty is fierce: Florida has the fourth-largest number of medical schools of any state and several more are proposed.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest pension plan.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
  • Love and romance feel more grounded, offering the chance to build stronger connections, romantically and with ourselves.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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