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as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in lecturing
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of speaking
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Students spend the rest of their time in workshops on topics like public speaking, coding, outdoor education and other projects.
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W. Ian O'Byrne,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Jon Voight Jon Voight has spent years speaking publicly about his love for America and its founding ideals.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
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Adjective
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take inventory of your home and see what's still working and what could use an update—both practically speaking, and in terms of aesthetics.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
The competition not only encourages kids to be creative, but to also push them out of their comfort zone with public speaking and presentations.
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Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Students spend the rest of their time in workshops on topics like public speaking, coding, outdoor education and other projects.
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W. Ian O'Byrne,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Verb
Aysnc, the organization responsible for opening the gateway to the Backrooms, was seen at the end of the movie when Mary escapes and ends up speaking with Async researcher Phil (Mark Duplass) in a private room.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Jon Voight Jon Voight has spent years speaking publicly about his love for America and its founding ideals.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Adjective
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Experts warn Warsh's less communicative approach risks increasing market volatility and borrowing costs, potentially forfeiting accountability gains.
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Even though the pilot doesn’t have all the information passengers might want to hear in that moment, Kennedy said, many would feel relief that the person in charge is transparent, communicative, and cognizant of their feelings and concerns.
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The rule is designed to speed up games, which has been a talking point among fans over the past few years and an emphasis across pro sports.
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Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.
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If and until that day comes, there will be fingerpointing, lecturing and posturing, all of which has flowed freely in the wake of the Sorsby decision.
Adjective
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Park, hitherto a fount of articulate thoughts, is suddenly coy.
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The most articulate member of the team, Johnston knows better than anyone how to talk his way through any problem.
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On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.
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In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.
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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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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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