1
as in to tell
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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2
as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read
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as in to assume
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true
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as in about
close to but not exactly
a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day
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Recent Examples of say
Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Ethan Karp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The merger, its says, will deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in non-ratable benefits to Paramount’s controlling stockholder, Shari Redstone, who approved the deal, which also carries a $400 termination fee and does not include a fiduciary-out provision.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The United Nations said on Wednesday that people in Mandalay city, one of the worst affected areas, are completely cut off from electricity and running water.
—Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
Crucially, those conversations have structure—a set of policies and procedures and governance that ensure everyone has their say.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The merger, its says, will deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in non-ratable benefits to Paramount’s controlling stockholder, Shari Redstone, who approved the deal, which also carries a $400 termination fee and does not include a fiduciary-out provision.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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People close to the situation have told The Times’ Jack Harris that Betts had the norovirus.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Rob recited a list of past guests (John Lennon, Bob Marley, and Debbie Harry, to name a few) before launching into a series of rapid-fire anecdotes.—
Edmund Vallance,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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Without reciting the entire lab report on what has the market under the weather, like most corrections this one has a composite of causes.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her dog, Willow Jane, assumes the position and places her head in her palm.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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All of those offices were won by Democrats, who would be assuming office in January 2025.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The incident occurred about 11:20 p.m. in the 800 block of Suzanne Lane.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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New to Idaho, the Kinya Ramen chain operates about a dozen other restaurants in the United States, all in the East, according to the website.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tesla’s share of the EV market has dropped from nearly 80% in 2019 to about 45% last year, according to Edmunds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gerber owns more than 250,000 shares of Tesla stock, which was valued at $248.71 per share at close on Friday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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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
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His own, well, grumpiness, as his pitching coach phrases it in the most complimentary of ways.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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The distinct and striking characteristics in her voice cornering and demanding of the melody and phrasing what only her voice could.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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