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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in to talk
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of speak
Her rise speaks to a larger trend of young athletes understanding their worth, both on and off the field, and demanding a seat at the table.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Days after Donna wrapped her scenes, King and Hynes spoke with PEOPLE on set and gushed over the Kelce matriarch's warm presence.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Writing creates a safe distance, giving them the space to process and articulate emotions without the immediate vulnerability of speaking them aloud.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Sitting under a cloud of brightly colored hair, Alok speaks not only from the experience of being caught in a world not of their making but about how to make one’s own world.
—The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Days after Donna wrapped her scenes, King and Hynes spoke with PEOPLE on set and gushed over the Kelce matriarch's warm presence.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Writing creates a safe distance, giving them the space to process and articulate emotions without the immediate vulnerability of speaking them aloud.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Sitting under a cloud of brightly colored hair, Alok speaks not only from the experience of being caught in a world not of their making but about how to make one’s own world.
—The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Neighbors who spoke with local news outlets said the baby’s 17-year-old sister had been watching the toddler at the time of the house fire.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 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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Officers part of the team talked with Granado, who drove away on Rural Road and headed across the street towards Lamplighter Lane.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of the Season 6 premiere, Simms told several news outlets that the has no intention to leave any loose ends at the show's conclusion.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 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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We’re either lectured on the history of our own struggle, or appealed to with dire fearmongering and empty promises while our cries fall on deaf ears.Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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An increasingly jealous Seth Rollins lectured Sami Zayn about teaming with Roman Reigns after both of them worked so hard to end the Bloodline.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Angry at his interference, Salma utters some cruel and hurtful words.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Padmanabhan uttered a command in Malayalam, the regional language.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers, are discussing ways to deepen their ties, including the possibility of a merger that could fundamentally restructure Japan’s car industry.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After days of discussing a trade for first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger without resolution, the two sides reached an agreement Tuesday on a swap that sends Bellinger to the Bronx, according to multiple reports.Newsweek, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Benavides, 58, agreed to join the staff along with Mills, the two sharing the title of bench coach.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The married couple of 28 years share three children together — Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 21.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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