1
as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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2
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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as in talking
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as in communication
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Recent Examples of speaking
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2023
Numbers illustrate his fade: DeSantis had the fourth-most speaking time among the eight candidates, significantly less than either Ramaswamy or former Vice President Mike Pence, who engaged each other frequently.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Last video was like a public speaking video.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
In December, a Lonoke County judge issued a gag order that banned lawyers, Spencer’s family and others connected to the case from speaking publicly about it, saying widespread media coverage could affect the jury pool.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Christie garnered more speaking time than most of his competitors but is almost certainly going nowhere as the most outspoken Trump critic in the field.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2023
Numbers illustrate his fade: DeSantis had the fourth-most speaking time among the eight candidates, significantly less than either Ramaswamy or former Vice President Mike Pence, who engaged each other frequently.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
Adjective
Legal history, financial records and even public speaking eligibility can become liabilities.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Last video was like a public speaking video.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Officials are working through nearby neighborhoods, contacting people with doorbell cameras and speaking to witnesses to identify any leads, Mason said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
In December, a Lonoke County judge issued a gag order that banned lawyers, Spencer’s family and others connected to the case from speaking publicly about it, saying widespread media coverage could affect the jury pool.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking
Verb
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Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is the last organization that should be lecturing anyone about respecting the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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Faculty across the state rebuked it as an infringement on academic freedom and warned of a mass chilling effect on free speech and lecturing on divisive topics.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Whitney Decker told the detective her ex-husband had always been communicative about their children and previously returned them when he was supposed to.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Communicate And Collaborate On AI Usage Rules Be collaborative and communicative.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Robinson billed the march as a demonstration for free speech, saying it was also held in defense of British heritage and culture.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Emery is more articulate than many, and debating the fairness of the current system is a worthy endeavour, but even that snippet was rooted in a generous interpretation of ‘good management’.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s one word in the English language that workers have trouble uttering in today’s workplace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don't believe what your eyes are telling you because the media is lying to you.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Others include cognitive empathy (accurately understanding a patient’s situation); communication skills (asking about patients’ lives and telling them our interpretations); and altruism (mobilizing these understandings for the patient’s benefit).—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Operational teams are discussing coordination activities to optimize observations and data collection.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The topic of conversation came up as the Wayward actor was discussing the possibility of appearing an upcoming season of With Love, Meghan, alongside his wife, Troian Bellisario.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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