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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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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
Her rise speaks to a larger trend of young athletes understanding their worth, both on and off the field, and demanding a seat at the table.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Days after Donna wrapped her scenes, King and Hynes spoke with PEOPLE on set and gushed over the Kelce matriarch's warm presence.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Writing creates a safe distance, giving them the space to process and articulate emotions without the immediate vulnerability of speaking them aloud.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Sitting under a cloud of brightly colored hair, Alok speaks not only from the experience of being caught in a world not of their making but about how to make one’s own world.
—The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Days after Donna wrapped her scenes, King and Hynes spoke with PEOPLE on set and gushed over the Kelce matriarch's warm presence.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Writing creates a safe distance, giving them the space to process and articulate emotions without the immediate vulnerability of speaking them aloud.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Sitting under a cloud of brightly colored hair, Alok speaks not only from the experience of being caught in a world not of their making but about how to make one’s own world.
—The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Petra came to talk to Gabriel late in the evening, when she was possessed by fears for her parents.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Officers part of the team talked with Granado, who drove away on Rural Road and headed across the street towards Lamplighter Lane.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement has yet to release her name, but family members told IFD that the woman lived alone and was checked on daily.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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No one had ever lectured on such a thing, as far as anyone could recall.Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
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She’s also lectured on the History of Costume in Chicago, and served as an Assistant Costume Curator at the Wellesley Historical Society.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
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Passengers also told the outlet that Virgil uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Twenty-two years later, Maggie’s still only uttered a single word — daddy (voiced by Elizabeth Taylor, no less) — but that’s all that needs to be said. 33.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers, are discussing ways to deepen their ties, including the possibility of a merger that could fundamentally restructure Japan’s car industry.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both made their virtual introductions to New York on Tuesday in a span of about an hour to discuss their new employers.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Benavides, 58, agreed to join the staff along with Mills, the two sharing the title of bench coach.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The married couple of 28 years share three children together — Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 21.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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