1
as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
a spoken agreement is too easily broken
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2
as in uttered
expressed or communicated by voice
a politician who knows the power of the spoken word
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as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in talked
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 spoken
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Greene is also a Grammy winner, having won in 2000 for the best spoken word album for children for his work on Listen to the Storyteller.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, who had spoken emotionally about Kirk's death, shared an image of Kimmel and a supportive quote on Instagram.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The spoken narrative, with its spare, literary diction and vigorous precision, seems to add details and even scenes to the image-scape.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Greene is also a Grammy winner, having won in 2000 for the best spoken word album for children for his work on Listen to the Storyteller.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Acosta has rarely spoken about the Epstein case.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, who had spoken emotionally about Kirk's death, shared an image of Kimmel and a supportive quote on Instagram.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken
Adjective
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Houry argued in her testimony that Kennedy’s direction will not Make America Health Again, pointing to staffing cuts at offices focused on tobacco, HIV, oral health and screenings for newborns.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company also cites statistics that show a lot of room for growth in the electric oral care category.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump said the bond between America and the United Kingdom is irreplaceable.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kate will join Melania at Frogmore Gardens to meet the Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts' Squirrels programme, the Buckingham Palace press release said.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shoreditch Set in gritty but trendy East London, Shoreditch is a hot spot for young creatives; it’s filled with street art, talked-about restaurants, and nightlife.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Union-Tribune talked to Miller about his diagnosis, finding success as a pitcher and moving from the rotation to the bullpen.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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That could put them at a disadvantage compared to upcoming glasses like those from Google, which have a display for showing information along with providing verbal answers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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As such, wardrobe styling and other modes of non-verbal communication — from raising an eyebrow or throwing a cutting look to the way one lights a cigarette or sways to a disco beat — were particularly key to creating character.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Level 1 event, a DHS official told ABC News.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Four law enforcement sources told NBC News and NBC Los Angeles that the Hollywood Hills home was connected to the singer but did not provide additional details.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vance lectured Zelenskyy and argued the wartime leader hadn’t shown proper gratitude for the billions of dollars in military assistance the United States has given to his country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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We weren’t being lectured to anymore.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Israel, a nation which Kirk was a vocal supporter of, has also emerged as a flashpoint following his death.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The actor, who grew up in a working-class family in Santa Monica, spent decades as a vocal climate activist, founding The Redford Center, dedicated to raising awareness for environmental causes, with his late son James in 2005.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoken. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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