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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
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In celebration of the new campaign, Langley talks dressing for the stage and her enviable belt collection.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Currently, if contract talks hit an impasse, the five county supervisors can, after a complex mediation process, impose a final offer.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s also a Forbes report that legal AI startup Harvey is in talks to raise $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, while Bloomberg says Anthropic is nearing a $20 billion funding round that could close by next week.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
That round of talks, in Abu Dhabi, yielded the first prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia in five months and a vague agreement to continue negotiating, but no apparent progress on the major hurdles to a wider peace deal.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the most recent round of talks, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reportedly pushed for a 16-team playoff, while the Big Ten's Tony Petitti favored a 24-team bracket.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
All participants at last week's second round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi described the meetings as constructive, but the negotiations did not appear to achieve a breakthrough on several contentious points.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Kennedy, who is in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and heroin, talks frequently about his own struggles with substance use.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Now, a decade later, Butler talks to PEOPLE about his famous interception that secured the victory for the Patriots.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen talks to journalists ahead of a EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels on January 29, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
And at a minimum, the agent talks with a counselor.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The composer, producer, DJ, and all-around fixer talks Charli’s post-Brat mockumentary, which premiered at Sundance Friday.
—Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Two homes an ocean apart There’s no Irish accent when Gallagher talks.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Ahead, Henson exclusively talks with Entertainment Weekly about competing on The Masked Singer.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Aside from a prisoner exchange, little, if any, progress was made in the talks.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In celebration of the new campaign, Langley talks dressing for the stage and her enviable belt collection.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Currently, if contract talks hit an impasse, the five county supervisors can, after a complex mediation process, impose a final offer.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s also a Forbes report that legal AI startup Harvey is in talks to raise $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, while Bloomberg says Anthropic is nearing a $20 billion funding round that could close by next week.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
That round of talks, in Abu Dhabi, yielded the first prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia in five months and a vague agreement to continue negotiating, but no apparent progress on the major hurdles to a wider peace deal.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the most recent round of talks, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reportedly pushed for a 16-team playoff, while the Big Ten's Tony Petitti favored a 24-team bracket.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
All participants at last week's second round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi described the meetings as constructive, but the negotiations did not appear to achieve a breakthrough on several contentious points.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
And no one talks much about that.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Kennedy, who is in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and heroin, talks frequently about his own struggles with substance use.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Now, a decade later, Butler talks to PEOPLE about his famous interception that secured the victory for the Patriots.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen talks to journalists ahead of a EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels on January 29, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
And at a minimum, the agent talks with a counselor.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The composer, producer, DJ, and all-around fixer talks Charli’s post-Brat mockumentary, which premiered at Sundance Friday.
—Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Two homes an ocean apart There’s no Irish accent when Gallagher talks.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Ahead, Henson exclusively talks with Entertainment Weekly about competing on The Masked Singer.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks
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Observed on the third Monday of February each year, the special day is celebrated through patriotic parades, historical reenactments, and readings of major presidential speeches, including Washington’s Farewell Address.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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In a season obsessed with volume and victory speeches, Lilleaas’ ascent has been defined by trust, vulnerability and the radical act of listening.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the fatalities have occurred along the Central Coast and in Northern California, the phenomenon has prompted concerns and discussions among mycological societies and amateur foragers across the Golden State.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Two years ago, PURA launched the Stakeholder Group Compensation Program, which helps families and small businesses join discussions at PURA.—
Kendall Keelen,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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And her Instagram posts — often video chats with her mother, Betty, at @The_Gerontologist — commonly draw thousands of likes.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Now that consumers have gotten in the habit of using AI, tech companies are working to make money from the chats, beyond selling subscriptions.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 22 out hockey players at these Games are, as aforementioned, all women – a detail which speaks to the striking contrast between LGBTQ+ visibility in women’s hockey compared to men’s.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the situation remains fraught in Iran, and with several opposition politicians arrested just this week, Vogue speaks to three Iranian designers on why their home country needs our support right now.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Gates Foundation’s influence has never been greater, its CEO says, but for the wrong reason.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tracking how clusters assemble across vast stretches of time and space also informs our knowledge of the cosmic web and the cosmological parameters that shape it.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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Read Buy or Sell GOOG Stock to understand what informs our current opinion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company offers free consultations and publishes educational resources addressing common tax-debt questions.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Costs vary based on the complexity of the case, but most reputable firms offer consultations and flexible payment plans.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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