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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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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
Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The organization puts on talks and networking events for women of color in Sacramento, and solicits sponsorships from companies like AT&T and the California Faculty Association.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead, legislative leaders are signaling major proposals — from health care and insurance regulation to energy policy and even how the state will entertain Chicago Bears stadium talks — will be filtered through a cost-of-living lens.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Grand Rapids, Michigan—which welcomes a major Chihuly glass exhibition at Meijer Gardens this year and celebrates the city's own 175th anniversary—hosts a slate of GRA250 talks, tours, and events at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
But talks have continued among some senators for a possible bipartisan solution to rising health insurance costs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The teams remain in talks and Toronto is confident of completing a deal.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Part of those talks centered on what kind of incentives the administration could offer to spur a commitment to construct more homes, one of them said.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Those talks dragged on for more than a year.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.
—Evan Moore
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) published the images Tuesday in a new report after ceasefire talks for the country faltered in Washington and following RSF entering El Fasher Sunday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Compromise talks Some Republicans and Democrats have been privately discussing ways to end the shutdown, which began October 1.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, that means a staff member sits near the enclosure and talks to them or reads a book to them.
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Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.
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All those years of speeches are housed in one place, across the street from the Capitol, in the State Library and court building.—
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Muse didn’t give any magical speeches when the Penguins returned from the holiday break.—
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
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Join our live chats or ask a question in advance.—
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Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.—
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Lopez describes her daughter as an energetic, talkative child who speaks both English and Spanish.—
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The small number speaks to the frustration of many over insurance claims, the impact of developers, environmental concerns and the general high cost of rebuilding.—
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
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Windham says details of the building were drawn from inspiration by architect Eero Saarinen, who designed the Global Tech Center in Warren, Michigan.—
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Hill says Mikko, who is nonverbal, also uses an AAC device, which helps people who have speech or language problems to communicate.—
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The contract also reportedly contains a term stating that the school doesn’t have to enter him into the NCAA transfer portal; ordinarily, a school is obligated under NCAA rules to enter an athlete’s name once the athlete informs the school of their intent to transfer.—
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At the heart of this book is unfathomable sorrow that shapes the trajectory of all of her relationships and informs her actions and inactions.—
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
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“Talks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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