1
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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2
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
Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The Constitutional Court has the final say on whether officials impeached by the Assembly are formally removed or reinstalled.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The United Nations said on Wednesday that people in Mandalay city, one of the worst affected areas, are completely cut off from electricity and running water.
—Eve Brennan, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The judge will have final say on the amount of back taxes owed by Rotta — a figure that will have an impact on his prison sentence.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The Constitutional Court has the final say on whether officials impeached by the Assembly are formally removed or reinstalled.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
Verb
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Marvel Studios‘ clever live five-hour-plus announcement of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday was their biggest livestream, bigger than any premiere red carpet, pulling in 275M digital views we’re told and 3.1M social mentions.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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The federation sources also deny that any manipulation took place — telling The Athletic that the documents published by El Mundo are just some of many different drafts compiled during the process of compiling the World Cup bid book.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Rob recited a list of past guests (John Lennon, Bob Marley, and Debbie Harry, to name a few) before launching into a series of rapid-fire anecdotes.—
Edmund Vallance,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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Without reciting the entire lab report on what has the market under the weather, like most corrections this one has a composite of causes.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her dog, Willow Jane, assumes the position and places her head in her palm.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Never assume; repeat, ask them questions, be patient and laugh.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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New to Idaho, the Kinya Ramen chain operates about a dozen other restaurants in the United States, all in the East, according to the website.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Boil the artichokes in a large pot of lemon water for about 20 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nike shares fell 14%, while both Apple and Amazon lost 9% of their value.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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As a share of the economy, the executive order is likely the largest peacetime tax increase in U.S. history.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the best results, experts recommended talking to your stylist to create a personalized haircare routine.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kirk Gibson speaks Our Jack Harris talked to Dodgers icon Kirk Gibson recently about Freddie Freeman‘s grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His own, well, grumpiness, as his pitching coach phrases it in the most complimentary of ways.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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The distinct and striking characteristics in her voice cornering and demanding of the melody and phrasing what only her voice could.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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