as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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as in expressing
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 reciting
to give from memory
say your prayers
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as in assuming
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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Recent Examples of saying
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The young ensign who, after seven seasons, remained an Ensign, Harry Kim was kind of the dork of the show, which is saying something for Star Trek.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 July 2026
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Like the saying goes, hurt relieves hurt.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Verb
In April, the Transportation Department withheld more than $73 million in federal funding from New York, saying the state failed to revoke commercial driver's licenses issued to drivers who were no longer eligible.
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Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The young ensign who, after seven seasons, remained an Ensign, Harry Kim was kind of the dork of the show, which is saying something for Star Trek.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
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The reason can be explained by a Japanese proverb about the importance of leaving no mess.
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Popeye the Sailor Man has been guzzling spinach since 1931 to build muscle, while the apple-a-day advice derives from a 19th-century Welsh proverb.
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Direct prompt injection happens when a user types instructions that override a system prompt, the familiar pattern of telling a chatbot to ignore previous instructions.
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That includes not even telling guests the full information about the wedding, with people invited reportedly instructed to arrive in New York, without being given details about when and where the wedding will be.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
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According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
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The rule was created assuming that could mean harm or illness, and not in-party fighting.
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For the past few years, conversations around AI adoption have centered around access to tools, assuming technology alone would drive transformation.
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When word spread that Swift attended Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's 2023 wedding on the New Jersey shore, hundreds of fans and photographers descended on the quiet beach community.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
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Towns County Sheriff's Office A day after creating the committee, Kemp filed the second executive order, stating that the officials recommended Henderson be suspended.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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