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as in tells
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 expresses
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 assumes
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 shares
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion
even if they decide otherwise, at least I had my say
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Recent Examples of says
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Anshul Chhatrapati says each time Singh is released, his family feels a fresh wave of torment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Whitwam says the town itself could also present a problem for eradication.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
Teatro e Outras Artes is by far the biggest and most expensive of the three productions in the festival’s 22nd edition, Welch says.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Boston snow removal The city says crews have removed a total of 89,000 cubic yards of snow piles in the aftermath of the recent storm, but Biggane's neighborhood has yet to be touched.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Family says county 'stole' family home over tiny tax, taking fight to Supreme Court.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
But today, the 42-year-old says, time would be better spent studying a more niche topic intertwined with AI, like AI for biology—or maybe not a degree at all.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Gates Foundation’s influence has never been greater, its CEO says, but for the wrong reason.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Anshul Chhatrapati says each time Singh is released, his family feels a fresh wave of torment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Whitwam says the town itself could also present a problem for eradication.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
Teatro e Outras Artes is by far the biggest and most expensive of the three productions in the festival’s 22nd edition, Welch says.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Boston snow removal The city says crews have removed a total of 89,000 cubic yards of snow piles in the aftermath of the recent storm, but Biggane's neighborhood has yet to be touched.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Family says county 'stole' family home over tiny tax, taking fight to Supreme Court.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
It was given a 60 percent chance of cyclone formation through seven says—a 10- percentage-point increase over the previous day.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
But today, the 42-year-old says, time would be better spent studying a more niche topic intertwined with AI, like AI for biology—or maybe not a degree at all.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for says
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Build a balanced plate Agusala recommends slowing down when eating and paying attention to when your brain tells you to stop.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a league that still recites diversity statements and upholds Rooney Rule interview requirements, no Black head coaches were hired.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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King’s recites the Nicene Creed weekly, rare among evangelical churches.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The newer model assumes that demand follows trust.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Haigh will continue to serve as interim CEO until Clark assumes his role March 2.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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For more on why AstraZeneca poured billions into China ahead of the trading debut of its shares in New York, read this.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, in the months leading up to 2018, there was a frenzy of investments on initial coin offerings — in which cryptocurrencies were sold much like how companies sell shares during initial public offerings.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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Where to Stay The 1850 Hotel The 20-suite 1850 Hotel puts you right in the heart of Boone, a short walk from charming boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Says.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/says. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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