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as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel
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2
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?
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as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village
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as in speaks
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 converses
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 says
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 informs
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 gossips
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 talks
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
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Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The lack of direct talks further complicates efforts to find a lasting end to the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
While the Warriors expressed strong interest, their attempts to acquire James and Anthony Davis were deemed unrealistic due to cap constraints and failed trade talks.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Other campuses have placed themselves on the block (notably Radford Studio Center, which is in talks to sell to Netflix) or are considering repurposing themselves for various industrial uses.
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Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The talks unfold amid fresh crossfire over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint the closure of which has fueled a global energy crisis and alarmed allies.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal.
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Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
News that long-term custom silicon customer, Alphabet , was in talks with MediaTek to help design future AI Tensor Processing Units (TPU), and that ByteDance is in talks with Qualcomm to help design future chips, certainly has not helped.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Albert Saijo, second semester editor of Echoes, Heart Mountain high school publication, talks things over with Hisako Takehara and Alice Tanouye, first semester co-editors.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
That same instinct, to let the guest list zigzag until unexpected connections appear, is also how Friedland talks off-camera.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
When MidAmerica Industrial Park Chief Administrative Officer David Stewart talks to prospective employers, transportation is often one of the first topics that comes up.
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Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with experts about how 18th century colonists such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams defied a king and proposed a government of the people, and how their fight for equality continues today.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Mary Molloy, Arrigo’s clinical director, talks me through biodynamic therapy.
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Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Volvo's chief technology officer, Anders Bell, talks to his EX60 sport utility vehicle a lot.
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Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
In the penultimate part of our How To Series, which has so far covered dribbling, shooting, passing and set pieces, Vigouroux talks us through the art of goalkeeping.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
Qatar also said technical talks between Iran and the United States are continuing, but there are currently no high-level meetings between the two.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The lack of direct talks further complicates efforts to find a lasting end to the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
While the Warriors expressed strong interest, their attempts to acquire James and Anthony Davis were deemed unrealistic due to cap constraints and failed trade talks.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Other campuses have placed themselves on the block (notably Radford Studio Center, which is in talks to sell to Netflix) or are considering repurposing themselves for various industrial uses.
—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The talks unfold amid fresh crossfire over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint the closure of which has fueled a global energy crisis and alarmed allies.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
News that long-term custom silicon customer, Alphabet , was in talks with MediaTek to help design future AI Tensor Processing Units (TPU), and that ByteDance is in talks with Qualcomm to help design future chips, certainly has not helped.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Verb
Instead, the guy talks to dead barkeeps and wields an ax more than his typewriter.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Albert Saijo, second semester editor of Echoes, Heart Mountain high school publication, talks things over with Hisako Takehara and Alice Tanouye, first semester co-editors.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
That same instinct, to let the guest list zigzag until unexpected connections appear, is also how Friedland talks off-camera.
—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
When MidAmerica Industrial Park Chief Administrative Officer David Stewart talks to prospective employers, transportation is often one of the first topics that comes up.
—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with experts about how 18th century colonists such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams defied a king and proposed a government of the people, and how their fight for equality continues today.
—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Mary Molloy, Arrigo’s clinical director, talks me through biodynamic therapy.
—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Volvo's chief technology officer, Anders Bell, talks to his EX60 sport utility vehicle a lot.
—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
In the penultimate part of our How To Series, which has so far covered dribbling, shooting, passing and set pieces, Vigouroux talks us through the art of goalkeeping.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
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Roberts noted that race and citizenship had been fiercely debated in courts, speeches, Congress and battlefields because of Black Americans’ fight for freedom from slavery.
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After Starmer spoke, several lawmakers in the House of Commons made emotional speeches about their own experiences.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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More than 70 students heard directly from Holocaust survivors and educators before participating in smaller breakout discussions.
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But the next day, Okeadu’s computer disappeared and his name was deleted from work chats.
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Legal professionals must carefully weigh the probative value against potential juror backlash, educate the jury on the evidence's legitimacy, and consider whether to integrate AI chats cautiously or even forgo them entirely.
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The role required fluency in at least three languages—and Blunt, by her own admission, just about speaks Spanish.
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Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR's Ukraine Correspondent Joanna Kakissis about the overnight attack in Kyiv, which comes on the heels of Ukraine's drone assaults in Moscow.
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
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The Canadian report says only 28 human cases have been reported in Canada since 1924, while the CDC reports fewer than 10 people die from rabies each year in the United States.
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The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.
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Or a financial services firm where risk scoring informs underwriting, which informs pricing.
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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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Indeed, among 20 nations evaluated in a recent report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation dedicated to healthcare analyses, Americans are the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.
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“Talks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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