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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in to seek
to make a request for
milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters
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Recent Examples of bespeak
This building, every inch of it bespeaking Baltimore as much as City Hall, the Patterson Park Pagoda and the H.P. Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park, seems to live again through Jacques Kelly’s words.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
At the same time, the overwhelming result at least bespeaks equality of access to reproductive-health technology in those countries.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Slideshow: Meet the Robots of Fukushima Daiichi Back at Yoshida’s lab, where modest bunk beds bespeak the dedication of his students, the team is currently working on a new and improved survey bot named Sakura.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2014
Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
At the same time, the overwhelming result at least bespeaks equality of access to reproductive-health technology in those countries.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Slideshow: Meet the Robots of Fukushima Daiichi Back at Yoshida’s lab, where modest bunk beds bespeak the dedication of his students, the team is currently working on a new and improved survey bot named Sakura.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2014
Strange and complicated rhythm structures and overheated harmonies, along with mystic bird calls in the piano all bespeak the magic of his young love.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
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Beyond the city, book an e-bike adventure with Mobilboard Nice, which offers scenic tours to the nearby coastal village of Villefranche-sur-Mer.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Tourism officials have begun to show model rooms to convention leaders in town to book the Indiana Convention Center.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Every microservice outage reveals the presence of unmanaged complexity, weak isolation mechanisms and non-existent feedback loops.—
Raju Dandigam,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Health care leaders say consumers should use hospital ratings as just one tool when considering where to seek care.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The Main State Fire Marshal is still investigating the incident, but initial findings indicate liquid propane gas was seemingly leaking into and beneath the camper prior to the incident, according to fire officials.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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But what would replace it Judge Young’s instructions indicate that King testified in the trial’s guilt-innocence phase and not in its punishment phase.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Law enforcement determined the child is not a runaway, and a custody dispute is not the sole reason for requesting an activation.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Outline the problem, include your supporting documentation, and request a reasonable solution within a specified timeframe.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used in the evening.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The remote location and traditional safari tent construction mean the property doesn't meet standard ADA compliance requirements.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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De Vries can hit, with good swings from both sides of the plate, showing real improvements this year in pitch and ball/strike recognition, and enough bat speed to get to good fastballs.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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