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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
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as in to speak
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 to chat
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 to say
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 to inform
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 to gossip
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 talk
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Hegseth renewed that Biden commitment in his talks with Marcos and Teodoro.
—Jim Gomez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
Likewise, Maloney was also asked several times over a span of a few weeks to discuss the campaign, but did not agree to talk.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
David Blitzer is in advanced talks to sell control stakes in Salt Lake City’s two main soccer teams—MLS’ Real Salt Lake and the NWSL’s Utah Royals—according to multiple people familiar with the talks.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Hegseth renewed that Biden commitment in his talks with Marcos and Teodoro.
—Jim Gomez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Below, Joe talks to TVLine about the friends’ instant connection, the heartbreak of watching her struggle and how his own experience as a parent shaped his actions in the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
Likewise, Maloney was also asked several times over a span of a few weeks to discuss the campaign, but did not agree to talk.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
Noun
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For Henry, liberty in the context of his speech meant breaking free from the oppression of British control.—
Cassandra Good,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unsuccessfully campaigned against the deal with a speech to Congress that was blasted by many Democrats.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Many content creators engage with their audience through community posts that include interactive features like polls and discussion prompts.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The fine will be up for discussion, but Washington suggested $500.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The vice president, played by Bowen Yang, then entered the chat, as Hegseth asked about his trip to Greenland.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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As near as can be determined, Goldberg somehow ended up on the chat because Waltz apparently had him on his telephone contacts and inadvertently pressed the wrong button and included him.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, there have not been any rumors indicating that a touch-screen Mac will launch as early as next year, so some skepticism is warranted for the time being.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The rumors about him were pretty rampant, yet no one was able to get the goods on a story.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Piper, Lachlan and their parents have made their way to the Buddhist community so that Timothy and Victoria can speak with the monk, Luang Por Teera (Suthichai Yoon).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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All of Anthony’s dialogue is spoken through the car.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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As autonomous driving and conversing with your vehicle increase, your perception of it changes, posits Wagener.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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Most of the shoppers had the appearance of locals going about their day’s business, conversing in Spanish and Catalan.—
Coke Bartrina,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, sources say the new project is decidedly on the horror track.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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Informed Consent: Clients should be fully informed about what micro-therapy can and cannot provide.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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