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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
The first year, students would have learned the Quechua language, which was largely spoken by the elites.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Nobody but me may say this, but, few Golden Staters leave – proportionally speaking.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Testers who clicked into the Arcade 88 agreed that this versatile frontside ski will speak to a wide range of skiers.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Dettmer spoke to me about how the channel has evolved over the years, and the process of creating his very first video.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Nobody but me may say this, but, few Golden Staters leave – proportionally speaking.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Testers who clicked into the Arcade 88 agreed that this versatile frontside ski will speak to a wide range of skiers.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Dettmer spoke to me about how the channel has evolved over the years, and the process of creating his very first video.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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The National Retail Federation says that import surcharges could soar to 50% for everything from jeans to couches.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his son, Bronny James #9, during a timeout of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Oct. 18, 2024 in San Francisco.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump late last month sat down for an interview with Rogan, with the two talking for nearly three hours.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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As Milton approached, Phillips told residents to remember his Rule #7: Don’t freak out.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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They even get lectured by parents for breaking rules — but that doesn't stop them from finding a spaceship buried in the nearby woods.Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The whole thing reads as if it is being delivered by someone looking down over their glasses with their hands on their hips like a parent lecturing a child.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Incidentally, Gutierrez must surely now hold the show’s record for most f-words emphatically uttered in a single diatribe, and that’s saying something.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Being identified as the guy who uttered a homophobic slur at Kelce in hopes of provoking a reaction won’t produce a good search result when prospective employers Google him one day.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Skidmore College psychologist Sheldon Solomon discusses Ernest Becker’s ‘The Denial of Death’ and terror management theory in the context of humanity’s history of brutal behavior.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Webster Financial Corporation's report discusses various financial metrics, including a return on average assets of 1.01% and a return on average tangible common stockholders' equity of 14.29%.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Lynch even started his own foundation to share the skill with others struggling with trauma and toxic stress.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its governing board includes two former Republican governors, Arne Carlson of Minnesota and Bill Weld of Massachusetts, according to a list of names shared on a call with reporters on Tuesday.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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