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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
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Those episodes were beaten out, however, by an episode from Telepathy Tapes, which explores the idea that non-speaking individuals with autism can communicate telepathically.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
In a 2025 sitdown with the New York Times, Mueller’s family revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021 and was experiencing issues with speaking and mobility.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Half an hour later, Jackson sat in the locker room, towel over his head and face, speaking in a virtual whisper.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Those episodes were beaten out, however, by an episode from Telepathy Tapes, which explores the idea that non-speaking individuals with autism can communicate telepathically.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
Joseph, another passenger on the flight who asked to be identified by his first name only because of public speaking restrictions by his employer, was on the flight with his fiancée.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
In a 2025 sitdown with the New York Times, Mueller’s family revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021 and was experiencing issues with speaking and mobility.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, Wurman, speaking at the March 11 hearing, noted those other locations were accessible by wider roads rather than neighborhood streets.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Half an hour later, Jackson sat in the locker room, towel over his head and face, speaking in a virtual whisper.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Noun
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Each edition has showcased them and like-minded international guitar stars who let their fingers do the talking.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Now, Perez said branches are leaving the union because of high turnover in retail banking, which dilutes the original union-supporting staff and allows the company to re-educate new hires with anti-union talking points.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For years, would-be first-time homebuyers have complained about the skimpy inventory of starter homes, saying costly McMansion-style subdivisions are all that’s being built now.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Therefore, now is not the time to be lecturing our partners and allies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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That includes lecturing, building curriculum, pursuing research and speaking about university policy.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The review calls for more refined methods to uncover whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortune and Gilchrest spoke of the need for change more generally, not uttering Larson’s name.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The footage, which has been verified by outlets including the BBC, shows the missile landing and Sweeney hitting the deck in a shower of shrapnel before uttering expletives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its most visible and articulate champion in Mabel Bassett would go unheard.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As of now, more than 40 countries brought together by the United Kingdom are discussing how to reopen the strait through diplomatic means after the war is over.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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