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as in spoke
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 chatted
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 said
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 informed
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 gossiped
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 talked
Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.
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Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Quest loves this music, he’s talked to Michael and Chris on his podcast.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Eventually, a few people talked to them.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
The king was seated on a podium during Thorpe’s protest, and talked quietly to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
—Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In a June 2023 interview with Interview Magazine, Lawrence talked with actress Cameron Diaz, 52, about how having her son influenced her feelings towards paparazzi.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Abel Bonne chatted with friends on Havana's Malecon waterfront boulevard early Saturday, taking in the fresh sea breeze after a stuffy night without power.—
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Speaking on his YouTube channel, Bisping chatted about the current lightweight title picture in the UFC, and said that the UFC's matchmakers could go in any one of many different directions with their next fight booking for the 155-pound title.—
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
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The Secretary discussed Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza, and efforts to help release the hostages and bring them home.—
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
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Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.—
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Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.—
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“Talked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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