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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
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.
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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
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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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
As of now, the only thing that won’t be bespoke is the bodywork, though that could be a choice in the future, according to the publication.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Photo : Alex Penfold/DK Engineering Every 9×9 will be bespoke and built to order, and Kalmar plans a limited run of 27 examples.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeak
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To book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor, call 352-386-1185.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Regardless of the reason, Dhesi is not currently booked for any future dates with the promotion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Variety can exclusively reveal several excerpts of new stories from the anthology alongside support from one of the biggest filmmakers working today.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Redd has yet to share any photos of their first child together, nor have the parents revealed their bundle of joy’s name.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Instead, the attorney general said his office will seek a sentence of life in prison for Glossip because the man who confessed to bludgeoning Van Treese with a baseball bat, Justin Sneed, is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The release indicated that Dobbins was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m. that evening.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Although each of their first-rounders this decade now has made the majors, to this point only Neto has displayed star potential.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Officials discussed requesting state and county funding for future recreation opportunities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Outside researchers can request access to VSD data by submitting study proposals to the CDC.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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This means not only the initial exposure but also later decisions —like removal – can increase cancer risks.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Video from the weather event shows city streets transformed into waterways and passing city buses generating waves that broke against storefronts, while the rain persisted, relentless and torrential.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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