SPEAKS (OF) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

speaks (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of speak (of)

as in talks (about)

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suggests

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Nevertheless, its early growth suggests Mansell has identified an audience that is eager not just to engage, but to organize, and the conversations taking place inside that WhatsApp group may prove as valuable as its membership fees.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Emerging evidence suggests fluctuations in estrogen levels can exacerbate symptoms of ADHD, and perimenopause might be a particularly vulnerable time.

— Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 July 2026

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