as in speaks (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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This research addresses one of the most complex problems in current robotics, the coordination of two arms working together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
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New Indianapolis police chief Tanya Terry addresses viral officer threat video.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
12 Feb. 2026
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What greets us is the sight of a public hanging.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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The speed and ease with which this bill is advancing stands in stark contrast to the gridlock that often greets legislation aimed at improving the daily lives of Floridians.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Talks (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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