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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
Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
The adjustment was said to be a strategic decision on the part of Disney to maximize revenue and profitability.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Of course, the best fix isn’t about timing, but letting voters have a say.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Now Siebert, who joined the firm in 1984, has been elevated to the sole president as the Gersh sons transition from day-to-day management and take co-chairmen roles, the agency said on Tuesday.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
The adjustment was said to be a strategic decision on the part of Disney to maximize revenue and profitability.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Executives from all the other companies had a say in the final script.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Of course, the best fix isn’t about timing, but letting voters have a say.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Scott Grosz, an attorney with the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative Council, told the committee his research found that whenever additional state money became available, the UW System president and chancellors would agree on the allocations that then get locked in for future years.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Shoppers, residents and employees of the upscale outdoor mall said the fatal attack has prompted some safety concerns but largely expressed confidence in Santana Row’s safety.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Calarco, who is also the author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net, said women are becoming increasingly aware that even when liberal men express egalitarian beliefs, many of them are willing to abandon them when push comes to shove.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kirk also recited a flurry of mostly inferential data to suggest that Turning Point Action was crucial to flipping Arizona and played a major role in Trump’s eight-point gain in support among Black men.—
Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hyman isn’t interested in listening to candidates recite their resumes.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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French President Emmanuel Macron has long sought to position himself at the forefront of a major shift in Europe's security outlook, one that would see the continent invest significantly more in defense spending and assume greater autonomy from the United States.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Markle’s choice led to an onslaught of emails and DMs from all over the world inquiring whether there was an association between the two companies or mistakenly assuming — and criticizing — that decision, Kolski said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Fort Knox is a Kentucky military installation about 40 miles south of Louisville, known for holding more than 147 million ounces of the U.S.' gold reserves.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The roughly 8 million passenger cars and light trucks brought into the US last year accounted for about half of US vehicle sales.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The studio is hoping for a solid swing with Captain America, which faced its share of challenges in getting to the big screen.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Funds that track foreign stock markets, or American depositary receipts of international stocks, can see their performance suffer when the underlying local currency is weaker, even though the investor is buying shares in U.S. dollars.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Backstreet Boys talk Las Vegas Sphere residency Support the Short List andbecome a USA TODAY digital subscriber today.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hood wants the exhibitions and related artist talks to change the way people see themselves and others, and treat one another.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But a pair of recent studies makes clear that this is phrased wrong.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hamas takes great pride in its support among Palestinians—currently at between a third and two-thirds, depending on the moment, the alternatives and how the question is phrased.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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