TALKS Synonyms: 241 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of talk

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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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of talk

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

Noun

But data-sharing concerns prompted Zimbabwe to abandon talks this year over a similar deal to Ghana’s, and led a Kenyan court to suspend implementation of an agreement between Washington and Nairobi. —

semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The mixed results came on a day of rising oil prices and elevated gas prices, amid reports that Iran war peace talks have reached an impasse. —

Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Trump reportedly defended the blockade and rejected an Iranian offer to open the straits and continue the ceasefire while resuming nuclear talks. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 People familiar with the situation say Airbnb has agreed in talks with the city to pay $50 million in prepaid occupancy taxes. —

Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed the talks but his relative silence and non-visibility have created space for Iran’s various internal factions to disagree over the way forward. —

Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 The Stonewall museum is in talks museums and institutions in Atlanta, San Francisco, North Carolina and Philadelphia to share Steuben’s story with more Americans. —

Amanda Rosa updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 The ninth is drawing to a close this week after six days of screenings and talks with the likes of Richard Gadd, David Bernad and Noah Hawley. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are visiting Cambodia to hold talks with their counterparts, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defense Minister Tea Seiha. —

ABC News, 22 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 Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026 The two reached a trade agreement last May, a relatively short negotiation that was far less painful than the trade talks the White House had with the European Union. —

Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Money talks, but so does confidence. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 That leaves inflation data and the ongoing Iran ceasefire talks as the primary forces that could impact the 10-year Treasury yield, and in turn, mortgage rates. —

Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 Thales finally talks Thales had remained mum about these various issues and did not offer a comment until Monday morning, nearly five days after Isaacman’s testimony. —

Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports remains a major obstacle to talks. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks

Noun

Braves Hall of Famer and Snitker’s friend Terry Pendleton, former player Jeff Francoeur and Hall of Famer Chipper Jones gave speeches during the ceremony.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
That night, Fields and Nancy McKeon gave speeches in her honor.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026