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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
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
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Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Her success in these projects, especially the latter, bespeaks a wider market than mere tabloid chasers and also, since even critics of her personal life won’t begrudge the work, the fickleness of gossip.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples: nine of each derivative.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
At a deeper level, such sentiments bespeak a Democratic Party that is ready to move past Biden — not least because some blame him for a series of decisions leading up to this year’s Trump victory.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Her success in these projects, especially the latter, bespeaks a wider market than mere tabloid chasers and also, since even critics of her personal life won’t begrudge the work, the fickleness of gossip.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples: nine of each derivative.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
At a deeper level, such sentiments bespeak a Democratic Party that is ready to move past Biden — not least because some blame him for a series of decisions leading up to this year’s Trump victory.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
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The company booked $10.2 billion of orders in the first quarter and the backlog increased to $123 billion.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Police said she was arrested and booked in the local jail on no bond.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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According to authorities, the group sought to radicalize and recruit teens to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2025
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Today’s digital nomads are seeking remote work destinations that offer reliable Wi-Fi, inspiring workspaces, and even enriching learning environments for their children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Initial findings indicate that all victims were employees of J&B Malunggay Bakery and were residing in the premises.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Federal authorities allege Cui and Miller paid two other people about $36,500 to convince the victim not to display the statues.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The soon-to-be 23-year-old displayed impressive contact balance and routinely churned out additional yards after being hit, but his workload in college (879 carries in five years) raises questions about his long-term outlook in the NFL. 191.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The court is also deciding whether parents with religious objections can request that their children be excused from class when books with LGBTQ+ characters are being used.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Athlon Sports reports heralded basketball player PJ Haggerty is requesting a $4 million NIL deal in the transfer portal.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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This means every resume review or coaching session reduces the amount of time available with the coaches.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This means that what’s going into your hair isn’t just ‘filling’ your hair, but treating it with natural ingredients.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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