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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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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
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Salmon said Lester couldn't assist in his own defense in the criminal case.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
That comes in the telling, the magnificent tribute paid to those unheard voices by giving them a venue to have their say, to tell their stories.
—Cassandra King, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Additionally, Israel reportedly struck Syrian weapons stores and chemical weapon capabilities Monday to neutralize their potential use by rebel factions, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Salmon said Lester couldn't assist in his own defense in the criminal case.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
What does a win like Wednesday’s say about the trajectory of this group?
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
That comes in the telling, the magnificent tribute paid to those unheard voices by giving them a venue to have their say, to tell their stories.
—Cassandra King, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement has yet to release her name, but family members told IFD that the woman lived alone and was checked on daily.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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Because the rock was unlike anything yet encountered on Mars, the team operating the rover from southern California had expressed hope that its discovery served as a sign of things to come.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Analysts have expressed concerns about the likelihood of political scrutiny in Japan, given the potential for job cuts if a deal pushes through, while the unwinding of Nissan’s alliance with French vehicle manufacturer Renault is regarded as pivotal to the process.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Now Sun Moon Rising Personalized Embroidered Dad Hat Your giftee can save a little time reciting their big three with this cool, custom dad hat.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Or should fans of the film be empowered to lean into the joy and fun, reciting the words to their favorite songs? Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the record-breaking box office smash, is weighing in on the discussion.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
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Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since assuming his role in 2017, Kirillov became one of the most prominent voices in Moscow leveling accusations against Ukraine.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lindholm told the court about finding a satchel containing about $500 in cash (roughly $18,000 today), a wallet, and a bank book belonging to the Frehrs.Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The company estimates the pilot project will cost about $125 million.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
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The former Dancing with the Stars contestant shares Stella, Liam Aaron, 17, Hattie Margaret, 13, Finn Davey, 12, and Beau Dean, 7, with her estranged husband Dean McDermott.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deutsche Bank also raised its price target for Tesla shares to $370 from $295.Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Petra came to talk to Gabriel late in the evening, when she was possessed by fears for her parents.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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When talking with a reporter, Torbenson flipped through Givens’ case to get the basics.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, the 2024 election presents us with the opportunity to pick a definitive side in America's roiling cold civil war, which this column has often phrased as that between the forces of civilizational sanity and the forces of civilizational arson.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Consider that the way the team phrased the QB dynamic after Wilson signed led Kenny Pickett to ask for a trade.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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