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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The plan addresses key topics such as housing, transportation, economic development, land use and more.—
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The forthcoming act, tabled by Commissioner Michael McGrath, addresses the ways tech firms manipulate consumer behavior.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Pearl Hotel greets guests with coastal charm and a warm aesthetic, plus a gulf view.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brockman himself is one of a few employees who greets his guests.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Talks (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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