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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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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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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
Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
As the April crisis became public, Regents received talking points on Maduko’s resignation.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Here The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Simon Johnson, Sam Lee and Liam Twomey break down the key talking points.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The bulletin itself is a single page, but includes a draft of customer talking points.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
For now, though, the fans did all the talking last night at Fenway.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
While debt has risen under both Democratic and Republican administrations, politicians from both parties have seized on the deficit as a talking point, a message that appears to resonate with their electorate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
After one of Spain’s strongest Cannes festival selections in years, the country’s sales agents arrive with stronger talking points, but also a tougher market to convince.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 13 May 2026
Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel, Barbaric centers on a ruthless and crass barbarian who is cursed to only use his violence for good, which sends him, his talking axe and a young witch, on a road of self-discovery, redemption and revenge.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Riley was equally at ease when talking with the dentist, listening patiently as the man described his fancy new house in a gentrified area.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
It’s spread by an infected person coughing, sneezing or even just talking.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Redford had first become inspired to tell the story after talking to Washington journalists during the promotion of 1972 movie The Candidate.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
And Bush would be out there talking hard about how the numbers were getting better.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Ultimately the ovation lasted six minutes with Gray bringing it to an end by talking.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Wasserman was the evening’s major speaker and arrived at the event as reporters were talking to Cherfilus-McCormick.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Schrage was talking, of course, about AI agents, those software programs created to autonomously take action on your behalf and interact with other humans or programs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Noun
Wondrous lets its beer do the talking.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
As the April crisis became public, Regents received talking points on Maduko’s resignation.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Here The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Simon Johnson, Sam Lee and Liam Twomey break down the key talking points.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The bulletin itself is a single page, but includes a draft of customer talking points.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
For now, though, the fans did all the talking last night at Fenway.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
While debt has risen under both Democratic and Republican administrations, politicians from both parties have seized on the deficit as a talking point, a message that appears to resonate with their electorate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
After one of Spain’s strongest Cannes festival selections in years, the country’s sales agents arrive with stronger talking points, but also a tougher market to convince.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 13 May 2026
Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel, Barbaric centers on a ruthless and crass barbarian who is cursed to only use his violence for good, which sends him, his talking axe and a young witch, on a road of self-discovery, redemption and revenge.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Verb
The straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Riley was equally at ease when talking with the dentist, listening patiently as the man described his fancy new house in a gentrified area.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
It’s spread by an infected person coughing, sneezing or even just talking.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Redford had first become inspired to tell the story after talking to Washington journalists during the promotion of 1972 movie The Candidate.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
And Bush would be out there talking hard about how the numbers were getting better.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Ultimately the ovation lasted six minutes with Gray bringing it to an end by talking.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Wasserman was the evening’s major speaker and arrived at the event as reporters were talking to Cherfilus-McCormick.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Schrage was talking, of course, about AI agents, those software programs created to autonomously take action on your behalf and interact with other humans or programs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking
Adjective
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Some may be non-speaking while others might speak very fluidly.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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After losing his natural speaking voice, Kilmer turned to an AI software company to digital recreate his voice.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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At Yale, where Garber began her career, Jacques Derrida was a frequent visitor, and Paul de Man might be found down the corridor solemnly lecturing on Nietzsche.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Then, almost two years into the investigation, Langston stopped by the police station and was chatting with a different administrator, who asked Langston whether the initial search had also been conducted in an older database that not everybody on staff knew about.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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When chatting at the Future 50 last summer, Green spoke for more than 12 minutes about his top schools and did not mention Georgia until the program was brought up.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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The odds usually appeared alone, without referencing any specific sportsbook, but, periodically, text appeared in the ticker saying they were provided by DraftKings.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Both were wearing fatigues, the chief recalled her saying.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The indictment also alleges that Cuba's intelligence agency tasked a network of spies in Florida with informing on Brothers to the Rescue.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Jones emailed Westworth Village residents informing them of potential election disturbances.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Verb
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What does a gossiping coffee do?—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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But for the most part, the ladies will just be themselves, gabbing (and gossiping) away.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To take plants seriously as living, breathing, conscious, and communicative beings, the movie suggests, requires a measure of time, an embrace of solitude, and a retreat from the hectic anxieties of the modern world.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Do what feels right for you and stay communicative; those are great steps toward bonding.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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On her last day in Reggio Emilia, Middleton visited with schoolchildren in the woods—even sitting in the grass and sharing stories of her own kids while conversing with the students.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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On April 30, the TikTok star, 25, and the Houston Texans wide receiver, 30, were spotted conversing at the Sports Illustrated x Authentic Brands Group party at The Surf Club Restaurant in Miami.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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