fast-talking

verb

Definition of fast-talkingnext
present participle of fast-talk
1
as in wheedling

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2
as in bamboozling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-talking
  1. coaxing
  2. betraying
  3. convincing
  4. urging
  5. deceiving
  6. persuading
  7. luring
  8. bringing
Verb
  • Tech companies are slowly but surely coaxing filmmakers into tinkering with their AI tools.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Like most gifted writers and producers who are better at helping others realize their vision than coaxing out one of their own, Finneas’ solo work comes off more like a killer job application than an argument for a unique artistic perspective.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of coaxing
Verb
  • That maybe Lala wound up betraying him/her country in an unspeakable way?
    Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Kink shame isn’t an excuse for cheating or betraying a partner or their trust.
    Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of betraying
Verb
  • Week 7 will also see the final game in London this season, with the New England Patriots traveling to face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, a week after the Jags lost in convincing fashion to the Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
  • As evidenced by the young man’s question, convincing people that inflation is easing is a tough sell.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of convincing
Verb
  • When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Duncan, also a staunch Republican, is not only voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, but endorsed her in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, urging other Republicans to follow his lead.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of urging
Verb
  • McLaughlin is accused of deceiving dog owners and rescue groups nationwide to acquire animals needing specialized care, according to police.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
  • In the complaint, Michel blames Hill for mismanaging and deceiving her bandmates about the tour’s finances.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of deceiving
Verb
  • Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.
    Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.
    Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of persuading
Verb
  • Many of her works feature glitter, beads, and notions, luring the viewer in with their collective splendor and evoking intimacy.
    News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
  • But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.
    Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of luring
Verb
  • Nathan MacKinnon had no issues bringing the troubled star back into the fold after two weeks of practice.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bringing
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Thesaurus Entries Near fast-talking

fast-talkers

fast-talking

fast-talks

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