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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
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as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking
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as in to inform
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley
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as in to gossip
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
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Recent Examples of talk
Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
As Kursk is likely to be a crucial part of ceasefire talks with President-elect , both sides will want to retain as much of the territory as possible prior to the commencement of peace negotiations.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
But only Allen, Tommy says, has ever talked to him about getting housing.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: Separate from these talks, members of both caucuses also described an informal consensus that is emerging around not endorsing primary challengers against incumbent House Democrats.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
As Kursk is likely to be a crucial part of ceasefire talks with President-elect , both sides will want to retain as much of the territory as possible prior to the commencement of peace negotiations.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Foligno understands players can talk to the NHLPA and league about stiffer penalties.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
But only Allen, Tommy says, has ever talked to him about getting housing.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk
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The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to closely track expectations for Fed action, fell immediately after Waller’s speech and the release of a couple of economic reports.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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President Biden postponed a speech in Joshua Tree due to the intense conditions.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Together, these discussions highlight a singular truth: the construction industry is at a watershed moment.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bill Belichick hasn't even been the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program for a full month yet, and rumors are already swirling about a potential return to the .Noah Camras, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Shortly afterward, rumors swirled that Jackman and Foster were involved together.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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To show the robot in action, Honda then screened a short video that showed a driver speaking intimately with the Her-like system that lives inside her electric car, with the chatbot embodied by a Siri-like animation on the dash.Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, the day before his attorneys filed their emergency appeal in the high court, Trump arranged to speak with Alito about one of his former clerks.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Footage of the rescue, shared by the HCSO, shows the moment the rescuers’ boats converged on the buoy and crews conversed with the survivors.Abigail Adams, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Chesney will often be found helping with the residents’ free time, serving ice cream, and conversing with the residents.Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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