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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in to seek
to make a request for
milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters
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Recent Examples of bespeak
Matt Martin, 47th — to initiate a study of police deployment required under the decree — bespeaks a lack of commitment throughout CPD, and by Johnson, to getting this work done.
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood: A respite from the bells and whistles of the Hard Rock Casino where it’s located, the name bespeaks its specialties: stellar steak, seafood and lots of excellent wine choices.
—Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, the Trump campaign scheduled four events in the Tar Heel State in the final three days of the campaign — hardly a decision that bespeaks resounding confidence.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
The severity of the structures bespeaks a broader theme: the Japanese hierarchies working overtime to protect those in power.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood: A respite from the bells and whistles of the Hard Rock Casino where it’s located, the name bespeaks its specialties: stellar steak, seafood and lots of excellent wine choices.
—Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, the Trump campaign scheduled four events in the Tar Heel State in the final three days of the campaign — hardly a decision that bespeaks resounding confidence.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
The severity of the structures bespeaks a broader theme: the Japanese hierarchies working overtime to protect those in power.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
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There are, by the organization’s current count, some 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild, many of whom are booking gigs on the regular.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Passengers can book a regular round-trip ticket, and get a complimentary companion fare that can be used for a friend, spouse, or anyone else.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
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The final moments of the episode also reveal that the parasitic alien Sequids are still roaming the sewers, the bloodthirsty Battle Beast is alive in space and Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) survived the Invincible War.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, massive-scale incidents continued to increase between 2023 and 2024, accounting for nearly 60% of all incidents, the report revealed.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In February, Greenpeace International filed its own claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union’s anti-SLAPP legislation, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company’s lawsuits.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Studies indicate that mindfulness practitioners are less susceptible to misinformation, as meditation fosters rational thinking and deliberate decision-making.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Adventure quickly turned deadly as smoke rising from a crater lake indicated that something was very wrong.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dimon displays this principle by strengthening key relationships and positioning himself in a position of growth and development through frequent business travel and getting out of the office as much as possible.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Above the doorways, delicate gold cherubs peer down, which Trump was keen to display as a symbolic gesture.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Several school board members requested Thursday that outside experts opine on Chicago Public Schools’ budget woes.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In 2024 alone, applicants requested $585 million in federal funding, nearly five times more than the transportation department made available that round.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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This meant many people started to want to be comedians, which fed into that culture of competition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Leadership means lifting people up, not punching down. — Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 21, 2025 U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, the state’s lone Republican representative in Congress, also posted on X, highlighting the president’s take on Baltimore schools.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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The music-meister is probably best known for his long collaboration on runway shows with the late German designer at Chanel, Fendi and the Karl Lagerfeld house, in addition to Sacai, Jil Sander, Gucci, Balenciaga and many other brands over a career that has spanned more than 40 years.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Court records show, per WISN-TV, that Black Swan MKE owed its landlord over $95,000 in rent and other charges.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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