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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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
Verb
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Guests are booking a room for this property’s remote draw, so there is likely a limit to what can be retrieved from the capital city and delivered quickly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Festival organizers have not yet commented on booking West or losing Pepsi.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For example, a mother seeking asylum would not be able to add her child to her application, according to Conchita Cruz with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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One skeleton estimated at 10,000–12,000 years old was surrounded by evidence of bonfires, possibly indicating funerary rituals involving light.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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His images show Kathrin standing in a dark blazer, flanked by security guards, next to a sign indicating that photography is forbidden.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Season ticketholders who have expressed interest in reserving their seats will be the only ones allowed to have specific seats.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The applicant also included a follow-up email explaining the scope of the work and requesting payment within 14 days.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The company’s telephone number wasn’t connecting, and no one responded to an email requesting further information.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Higher diesel and jet fuel prices are impacting the cost of shipping, meaning everything from food and clothes to toys is subject to higher prices.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Dems won’t budge because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (meaning border enforcement) funding is included in DHS funding, and the Dems want to destroy ICE.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Bespeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeaking. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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