as in speaking
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1
as in lecturing
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety
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2
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car
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3
as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking
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as in informing
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley
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as in gossiping
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature
you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own
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Recent Examples of talking
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Clark’s fame and popularity have often led to various talking heads, commentators and even politicians who may not regularly follow the WNBA to share their hot takes whenever a situation involves the former college phenom.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
That separates vendors who truly hardened their posture from those who just updated their talking points.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Throughout their interview, Maher seemed outmatched, with Vance talking circles around him.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Imagine the fallout if that became a talking point.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The comments were clipped almost immediately by the Jones team and played on multiple ads on television and social media, and became a regular talking point for Jones during various public appearances.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The supporting pieces are understated, allowing the trend-forward shade to do all the talking.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to drop a hint while talking to reporters in June.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The two budding geniuses would sit in Charles’ apartment for hours, talking music theory and analyzing records, though Jones’s curiosity occasionally exhausted Charles.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Officers have also been talking to neighbors and any potential witnesses who may have seen Javeayah.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Make a cake that starts with a can of tomato soup and the whole family will start talking.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
But for seven weeks toward the end of last year, talking wasn’t an option.
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Julia Coin
updated July 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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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Zach Powell,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Clark’s fame and popularity have often led to various talking heads, commentators and even politicians who may not regularly follow the WNBA to share their hot takes whenever a situation involves the former college phenom.
—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
That separates vendors who truly hardened their posture from those who just updated their talking points.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Throughout their interview, Maher seemed outmatched, with Vance talking circles around him.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Imagine the fallout if that became a talking point.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The comments were clipped almost immediately by the Jones team and played on multiple ads on television and social media, and became a regular talking point for Jones during various public appearances.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The supporting pieces are understated, allowing the trend-forward shade to do all the talking.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Verb
As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to drop a hint while talking to reporters in June.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The two budding geniuses would sit in Charles’ apartment for hours, talking music theory and analyzing records, though Jones’s curiosity occasionally exhausted Charles.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Officers have also been talking to neighbors and any potential witnesses who may have seen Javeayah.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Make a cake that starts with a can of tomato soup and the whole family will start talking.
—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
But for seven weeks toward the end of last year, talking wasn’t an option.
—
Julia Coin
updated July 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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The Guardian noted in an interview with Cox published on Monday, June 15 that the Emmy winner has lost 90% of her income, pointing to hosting contracts ending, less speaking engagements and a lack of opportunity in academia.
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Some may be non-speaking while others might speak very fluidly.
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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.
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Lena Dunham was spotted poking her head out of a backseat window and chatting with someone redirecting traffic, while her ex, a suited Jack Antonoff, and his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, were also seen walking up to MSG.
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While chatting with the NFL brothers, Jason posed a tongue-in-cheek question to the Prince of Wales.
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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.
Verb
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter Tuesday informing Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown of the decision, citing Anthropic’s close coordination and cooperation with government officials to address risks associated with its models.
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On May 14, a day after students created a San José State University for Gaza encampment, university officials sent a letter to Kil informing her she had been placed on administrative leave.
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GiGi had been on the phone for the past hour, the receiver tucked between her head and her left shoulder, a Prince album playing loudly so Syl couldn’t hear her gossiping.
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Others reported witnessing judgmental comments, gossiping, staff intentionally violating patient privacy, staff wanting to punish the patients for their actions and denial of pain management during labor.
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.
Verb
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This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.
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Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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