1
a
: that speaks : capable of speech
b
: having a population that speaks a specified language
—usually used in combination
English-speaking countries
c
: that involves talking or giving speeches
a speaking role
a speaking tour
2
: highly significant or expressive : eloquent
3
: resembling a living being or a real object
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Each is distinct and immersively imagined by author Woody Brown, himself a non-speaking person.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take inventory of your home and see what's still working and what could use an update—both practically speaking, and in terms of aesthetics.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
This will be a recurring non-speaking role that pays $195 for 12 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
Those episodes were beaten out, however, by an episode from Telepathy Tapes, which explores the idea that non-speaking individuals with autism can communicate telepathically.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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