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as in spoke
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety
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as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking
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as in informed
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley
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as in gossiped
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
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Recent Examples of talked
As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Quest loves this music, he’s talked to Michael and Chris on his podcast.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Eventually, a few people talked to them.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
The king was seated on a podium during Thorpe’s protest, and talked quietly to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
—Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In a June 2023 interview with Interview Magazine, Lawrence talked with actress Cameron Diaz, 52, about how having her son influenced her feelings towards paparazzi.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Rock and Laufer, and with Jacob's father, Paul, about a remarkable musical odyssey.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Quest loves this music, he’s talked to Michael and Chris on his podcast.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Eventually, a few people talked to them.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
The king was seated on a podium during Thorpe’s protest, and talked quietly to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
—Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In a June 2023 interview with Interview Magazine, Lawrence talked with actress Cameron Diaz, 52, about how having her son influenced her feelings towards paparazzi.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Rock and Laufer, and with Jacob's father, Paul, about a remarkable musical odyssey.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talked
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Earlier this season, Norris chatted with The Hollywood Reporter and reflected on everything he’s accomplished this year with the team.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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While some attendees stayed for desserts, others mingled and chatted rather than immediately heading out.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Her experience as a professional makeup artist has informed the thoughtful curation of products for her namesake brand.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These changes were informed by 3-language surveys analyzing the preferences of more than 40 Eastern Europeans.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Cato could go public next year if market conditions are favorable, Kramer told Fierce Network.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the cloud tax is the highest dollar-amount tax being discussed, this does not mean that the other laundry list of tax increases will not hit most every Chicago resident’s wallet in the coming year.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the multi-beat belt of that word on the Broadway recording, here, it’s uttered in affecting disbelief.Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Folk or hip-hop lyrics that get some of their bite from being uttered aloud are analyzed like modernist poems; graffiti sprayed on an office building loses its humor when treated as another oil hanging in a white cube.Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Talked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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