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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
San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker and Oakland A’s manager Art Howe also spoke highly of Ichiro’s potential, and New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza raved about his home-to-first quickness.
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Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Trump spoke at length about them in his second speech at the Capitol after being sworn in.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Galle did not speak at his sentencing, instead choosing to have defense attorney Liz Parker read his statement for him.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Ons Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, has spoken poignantly of her desire to have a baby — but only once she’s landed that elusive first major title.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Trump spoke at length about them in his second speech at the Capitol after being sworn in.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Galle did not speak at his sentencing, instead choosing to have defense attorney Liz Parker read his statement for him.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Ons Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, has spoken poignantly of her desire to have a baby — but only once she’s landed that elusive first major title.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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And what other Western incumbent government can say that?—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Finley was named after Samuel Finley Brown Morse, the founder of Pebble Beach, Nantz told Golf Digest in 2019.—
Adam England,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 24-year-old Brooklyn man who was run down by a group of attackers and fatally stabbed Thursday was a father and aspiring rapper, the victim’s family told the Daily News Saturday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Weissmann also lectured at Harvard, Yale and the AFI and taught at USC and Sherwood Oaks Experimental College.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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But first, she is scolded, lectured and psychoanalyzed by the prosecutor and judge.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The two foes utter each other's names and glare at each other.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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At the bottom of that last one was written in small type the name of the man who had uttered that line.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Volodin said merely discussing a plot to assassinate Putin was path to nuclear war and that Carlson's comments should be investigated further.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Owen of ReNew Missouri recalled Hahn’s participation in an Aug. 13 meeting in Jefferson City where state legislators discussed pro-utility policies.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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Much of the Biden EO is already implemented across federal agencies, but a requirement for developers of the most advanced AI models to share the results of safety testing with the government is now gone.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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And does the new Bears coach think Poles can fix the gaps in free agency and the draft? Johnson will have much to share about his plans in the days ahead.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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