as in speaking
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as in communication
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1
as in lecturing
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 chatting
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 saying
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 informing
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 gossiping
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 talking
Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As the Princess of Wales got caught up talking to others, William had a giggly moment with George and Charlotte that was captured in photo form.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
But the way these guys are talking, don’t expect it.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This was just one of the moments that had everyone talking this year.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Atlanta signed veteran kicker Riley Patterson to finish the season, but no one is talking yet about what might happen after that.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Others lean into real-time engagement during the game, creating interactive moments that keep viewers talking.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As the Princess of Wales got caught up talking to others, William had a giggly moment with George and Charlotte that was captured in photo form.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
But the way these guys are talking, don’t expect it.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
This was just one of the moments that had everyone talking this year.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Atlanta signed veteran kicker Riley Patterson to finish the season, but no one is talking yet about what might happen after that.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Others lean into real-time engagement during the game, creating interactive moments that keep viewers talking.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
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Rescuers found the snowmobiler, conscious and speaking but cold, under 2 feet of snow, according to a Facebook post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Feb. 2025
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While the path to podcasting riches may not be paved with gold, the potential for generating a sustainable income through building of your personal brand, attracting clients and customers, and gaining more speaking opportunities is undeniably alluring.—
MeiMei Fox,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2024
Verb
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They were spotted smiling, chatting and generally enjoying themselves.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Texan lookalike actually spent some time chatting with Powell, who gave Braunstein a hug immediately upon seeing him.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Worst practices In-house production has been reduced or outsourced, and in 2023 Elsevier began using AI during production without informing the board, resulting in many style and formatting errors, as well as reversing versions of papers that had already been accepted and formatted by the editors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Perhaps a more communicative run-up on expectations or an approach that features more competitive offers to kick off the negotiations could go a long way to keeping the conversations more positive and less combative.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Minimalist Style According to Orth, people with yellow auras are typically intellectual, creative, and communicative, with a sunny and optimistic disposition.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Advertisement But telling officers not to lie during interrogations is not among them.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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By some accounts, this Santa Tracker initiative kicked off by complete accident in 1955, when a Colorado Springs Sears printed a newspaper announcement telling children to call a certain phone number to chat with Santa.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Alleged Manifesto, Dad's Facebook Tell Two Different Stories Footage then shows two of the women discussing their arrest in the back of a police cruiser.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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