1
as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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2
as in talks
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Recent Examples of speaks
The flags that typically stand behind the podium when the President speaks were hastily brought in.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
This speaks to communication that may hurt but ultimately heals.
—Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
But the new frontier in the talent war speaks to AI giants’ changing priorities.
—Seema Mody,kate Rooney, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Massie speaks with less of an obvious filter than most congressional Republicans.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
The funding, SpaceNews wrote, speaks to China’s broader space ambitions and strategy of injecting state capital into private industry.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Victoria Beckham dons a pale pink gown and speaks during the 2026 TIME100 Summit at Lincoln Center on April 22 in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a line in the latter that speaks to their rediscovery of self, or as Jawo put it, the ego death.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to their popularity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
This speaks to communication that may hurt but ultimately heals.
—Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
But the new frontier in the talent war speaks to AI giants’ changing priorities.
—Seema Mody,kate Rooney, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Massie speaks with less of an obvious filter than most congressional Republicans.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
The funding, SpaceNews wrote, speaks to China’s broader space ambitions and strategy of injecting state capital into private industry.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Victoria Beckham dons a pale pink gown and speaks during the 2026 TIME100 Summit at Lincoln Center on April 22 in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a line in the latter that speaks to their rediscovery of self, or as Jawo put it, the ego death.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The sheer variety of hydrangeas available at garden centers speaks to their popularity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaks
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There is a sign out there that says, ‘Keep an eye out,’ because there’s some messaging coming shortly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last year's picture day was different, however, as the mom of two says Emma was happy to pose for the photos.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Below, Weisman talks with THR about the difficult conversations in the writers’ room about presenting the interracial friend group onscreen, considering an alternative killer and the message the series sends about the danger shame and secrets pose to women.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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With me, my wife lectures me more than my children.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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The book discusses many of the subjects that Kennedy has focused on, including the possibility of preventing chronic diseases by adjusting lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Robbins also discusses his rewrites once Theron signed on, as well as the story behind the film’s memorable beef jerky.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lori’s speech articulates the fundamental twinship of artists and critics—a reality that has always resisted attempts to drive a wedge between the two.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The through-line across all of it – the music, the acting, the international stages – is a pair of principles Lo articulates with plainness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Speaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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