as in speaking
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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
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Great Salt Lake is an issue Utah leaders have been working to resuscitate for nearly a decade; Cox knew the talking points.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … HEATED EXCHANGE — GOP lawmaker accuses MS NOW host of spewing leftist talking points in fiery clash.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Democrats have backed Chris Kluwe, a former NFL punter and political neophyte who largely regurgitates progressive talking points on everything from healthcare to taxation.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Traffic congestion and location were the major talking points during Charlotte City Council’s rezoning meeting on Monday.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix, for its part, didn't spend too much time on M&A during the earnings call, instead focusing on its more familiar talking points like user engagement, a growing advertising business, and spending on content that holds onto members (and helps justify price hikes).
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Art de Roche and Jack Lang analyse the key talking points from a game that will provide Arsenal fans with some encouragement ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester City.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Gardner sees that rhetoric as lifted directly from industry talking points.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Richard howled obscenities at three officers who were talking to him through the locked door.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Iran and Washington are talking past each other.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The entertainer named Oz Pearlman is talking to you.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The company formally rebranded from Wasserman to distance itself from its founder, talking the name The Team in March.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk and company had even been talking sequel.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
League officials gave the players a talking-to in the morning and, to back it up, Krebs got tagged with a roughing minor on what seemed like routine pushing and shove after the whistle.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Great Salt Lake is an issue Utah leaders have been working to resuscitate for nearly a decade; Cox knew the talking points.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … HEATED EXCHANGE — GOP lawmaker accuses MS NOW host of spewing leftist talking points in fiery clash.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Democrats have backed Chris Kluwe, a former NFL punter and political neophyte who largely regurgitates progressive talking points on everything from healthcare to taxation.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Traffic congestion and location were the major talking points during Charlotte City Council’s rezoning meeting on Monday.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix, for its part, didn't spend too much time on M&A during the earnings call, instead focusing on its more familiar talking points like user engagement, a growing advertising business, and spending on content that holds onto members (and helps justify price hikes).
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Art de Roche and Jack Lang analyse the key talking points from a game that will provide Arsenal fans with some encouragement ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester City.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Gardner sees that rhetoric as lifted directly from industry talking points.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Richard howled obscenities at three officers who were talking to him through the locked door.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Iran and Washington are talking past each other.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The entertainer named Oz Pearlman is talking to you.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s Larry Gagosian talking with Richard Serra with Tony Shafrazi in front of them.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The company formally rebranded from Wasserman to distance itself from its founder, talking the name The Team in March.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk and company had even been talking sequel.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 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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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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How do teachers carry on teaching, lecturing, checking homework and having students prepare for assessments, and how do students enjoy the pleasures that extracurricular activities bring?—
Jerald McNair,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Law Murray will be chatting live on our site for this one.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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He could be seen chatting with his fellow inmates.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s why what this current Magic team is saying – and not saying – matters so much.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed those concerns in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, saying the suspect did not get very far.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legislation requires employers with more than 100 full-time employees to file a 60-day notice informing employees and government officials of upcoming layoffs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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After informing her choir teacher about what happened, a nurse was informed who then called the girl's parents.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This will set you both up for a healthier and more communicative relationship or will save you from spending time with someone whose values don’t align with yours.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bassil notes that unlike large parties that might be dining out with the express purpose of conversing with each other, solo diners can offer the restaurant an opportunity to more deeply and directly engage with guests.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the pictures, Vrabel’s wedding band is visible on his left hand while conversing with Russini.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Talking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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