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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
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Washington and Tehran differ over whether Iran has a say in which vessels can cross the crucial waterway and when, leading to flare-ups.
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Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
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Verb
Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Adverb
The result has been a group of ridiculously talented dancers with a never-say-quit attitude and a lot of stuff to say — and doing it elegantly.
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Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
And Alan Jackson’s farewell concert was an opportunity for a lot of those people to get their say.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Washington and Tehran differ over whether Iran has a say in which vessels can cross the crucial waterway and when, leading to flare-ups.
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Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for say
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During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
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My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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Those attending should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.
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Some Cuba watchers are skeptical Rodríguez Castro could assume a leading role in the official government.
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Vahidi, who assumed the role after his predecessor Mohammad Pakpour was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war, is rarely seen in public.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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The two share 21-year-old sextuplets Hannah, Leah, Alexis, Joel, Aaden and Collin, as well as 24-year-old twins Mady and Cara.
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Before assuming the new borrowing limits apply to you, talk with your financial aid office.
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Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.
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The research team also found troubling racial disparities when officers used language reserved for serious suspicions — like phrasing implying commands or accusations — when the reason for the stop was relatively minor.
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One onboarding step was phrased so oddly that two teams interpreted it in opposite ways.
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“Say.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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