1
as in booking
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use
bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip
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2
as in revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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3
as in seeking
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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4
as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespeaking
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Officially named The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa—locals call it The Homestead—booking these rural accommodations is the perfect way to relax and reconnect during a long weekend.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026 -
The organization has booking options like door-to-door service from San Francisco, and a stay within the park boundary.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI first released ChatGPT in late 2022, revealing the huge commercial potential of AI large language models that could help write emails and computer code and answer questions.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The chitchat Dana makes with Emma about working through COVID is also revealing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, as part of its go-forward strategy, Authentic is seeking to return to the brand’s roots and will reintroduce its First Ascent elite performance line this month.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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State police offer forensic services programs The Indiana State Police (ISP) will offer a new program targeted toward those interested in seeking a career in forensic services.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The motion sought to dismiss the charges with prejudice, indicating they cannot be refiled.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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On May 14, 2025, CBP investigators received information from a law enforcement database indicating that Garcia-Vallejo was Wilkinson’s niece, the complaint states.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Transfer chicken to a plate, skin sides up, reserving drippings in skillet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, cut the stems from the fennel, reserving 1 tablespoon of fronds.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unlike older digital gauges, this one is a full-color touch interface displaying essentials including speed, engine RPM, fuel level, ride modes, warnings, performance data and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tributes from other athletes competing in Milan Cortina were permitted without penalty, including American figure skater Maxim Naumov displaying a photo of his late parents who were killed in a plane crash last year.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bradwell had commemorated his onboarding by requesting a cube from Claudius—not of tungsten but of bevelled glass.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The two climbers, 47 and 50 years old, were requesting assistance, saying they were incapacitated and unable to continue their route.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But mainly because the Dolphins must cut ties to the main principals of the Grier-McDaniel-Tua era, meaning ex-general manager Chris Grier, ex-coach Mike McDaniel and Tua.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bespeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaking. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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