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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 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
Noun
The enhanced offer doesn't address a key sticking point in the contentious talks — restoration of pensions — but Boeing would raise its contributions to employee 401K plans. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su intervened in the talks several times, including last week. David Koenig, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
With a squad of rebels fanned out to watch for army patrols or helicopters, the unit commander and I and a few others talked for four hours. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024 He’s talked in media interviews about golfing with former Democratic presidents and about his connections to politicians, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
Noun
  • In a letter sent to football players and their families, Kelly Lara, an assistant district superintendent, said two incidents occurred involving racist speech made toward, and about, a Black teammate.
    Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Old trees also matter for climate change, as Biden noted in his Seattle speech.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • Meanwhile, discussions with bosses and VIPs will be productive.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The company is currently in discussions with financing sources to secure short-term funding to continue operations beyond December 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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  • Kotb said during a chat with the ET reporter on the Halloween set.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
  • So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Pardi also sparked pregnancy rumors back in February, when he was seen rubbing his beau’s belly during a photo-op.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Local leaders were hesitant to speak at length about the congresswoman, wary of the perception that they would be seen as pressuring a reluctant candidate into running — which is how former Rep. Ron Dellums’ mayoral tenure is often remembered.
    Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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  • Footage of a man conversing with his foster dog about the pup not going back to the shelter has melted hearts online.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Starting this week in the U.S. only, users will be able to converse with Google Maps to ask for tips on things to do around specific spots in a neighborhood or city and receive lists of restaurants, bars and other nearby attractions that include reviews that have been compiled through the years.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 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
  • 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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  • The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.
    Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.
    Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024

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