as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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as in telling
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 expressing
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 reciting
to give from memory
say your prayers
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as in assuming
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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Recent Examples of saying
Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Buy the rumor; sell the news, as the old saying goes.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
The Finnish have a saying: Everyone is created equal, but nowhere more than in a sauna.
—Sylvie Florman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
This saying has become one of the most overused phrases of the Trump era.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Chris Goettl, vice president of security product management at Ivanti, meanwhile, said that in the Midwest there’s a saying about March which goes in like a lion, out like a lamb.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Buy the rumor; sell the news, as the old saying goes.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
The Finnish have a saying: Everyone is created equal, but nowhere more than in a sauna.
—Sylvie Florman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
This saying has become one of the most overused phrases of the Trump era.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
Noun
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Whitaker nicknamed the place Sparrow Hall, a reference to a medieval saint’s proverb about a sparrow who flies over a royal banquet, feeling only a brief moment of warmth.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
17 Mar. 2025
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The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Before the memoir was published, Sheila was talking with her editor, Douglas Gibson, who was Alice’s Canadian editor and publisher, and surprised herself by telling him about Andrea and Gerry.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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By some accounts, this Santa Tracker initiative kicked off by complete accident in 1955, when a Colorado Springs Sears printed a newspaper announcement telling children to call a certain phone number to chat with Santa.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the tape, filmed by our babysitter, June sits in a chair against a brick wall, reciting her lines and picking at her knee, pensively.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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Beyond Saturday Night trailer, released Tuesday, features SNL alums Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Kenan Thompson, Seth Meyers, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more recalling their favorite sketches and reciting SNL’s famous, cold open outro.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the chaos, the girls' mother evacuated with another daughter, assuming Lama and Sama were with their father.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The word has carried both literal and metaphorical meanings (like inspiration or a small beginning of something) since early usage.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The victim was getting off an uptown No. 1 train at the Broadway-W. 231st St. station when a man shoved her from behind without saying a word, cops said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tools Skil 15 amp circular saw: on sale for $49 (18% off) Original price: $59.99 A Skil 15 amp circular saw is an ultra-affordable saw that’s great for beginner DIYers.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Authorities also found a saw, heavy-duty trash bags, shrink wrap and a cellphone near the corpse, according to police.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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