as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
why don't you just say what's on your mind?
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as in expressing
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read
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as in reciting
to give from memory
say your prayers
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as in assuming
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true
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Recent Examples of saying
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
As the saying goes, a leopard can't change its spots.
—Tarun Thakur, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Harry Belafonte had a saying about preaching to the choir.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s a saying in Puerto Rico: Keep everything at 100.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
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Many fans felt that the saying, which came from poet and writer Dorothy Parker, born in 1893, was outdated and rude.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
As the saying goes, a leopard can't change its spots.
—Tarun Thakur, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Harry Belafonte had a saying about preaching to the choir.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s a saying in Puerto Rico: Keep everything at 100.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saying
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And this proverb reminds me of hip-hop, and this proverb reminds me, in particular, of Tribe because Tribe was born out of friendship.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
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This old Iranian proverb does not actually warn people against travel to Gilan, Iran’s beautiful, green, and lush Caspian province, though today that meaning may be more apt.Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2020
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Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There’s no telling what’s in other batches, or if additional substances that the researchers didn’t have the capacity to test for may have been included as well.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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And so, on June 15, 2024, Ashley and Nick became husband and wife, reciting their vows in front of the most important people in their lives, including their baby boy, Nico, who was dressed to impress and to match daddy for his first wedding.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Many Jewish people will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting prayers and singing special songs.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company experienced changes in control, with Evan Bloomberg assuming full voting control through the assignment of Series A Preferred Stock.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Stratos Renewables Corporation's financial statements have been prepared assuming the company will continue as a going concern, with management intending to identify potential merger candidates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Get our free daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and arcade games.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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From ‘no word for art’ to one of Indian Country’s biggest industries At the Heard Museum in Phoenix last March, artists unloaded beadwork and baskets, paintings, pottery and photography, jewelry, stone and wood sculptures, textiles and delicate works in glass.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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But talking with local filmmakers and industry heads reveals a more sobering picture this year.Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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That's the tricky part about talking to a machine.Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bush did this by publicly stating in 2003 his opposition to changing the status quo by either China or Taiwan.Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating that the attack targeted Israeli security and military sites in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other key figures.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The finale episode on Oct. 31 saw cameras pick back up three weeks after filming ended with Jenn Pedranti and Ryan Boyajian’s engagement party.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Cordless circular saw: on sale for $69 Original price: $89 For basic cutting, a circular saw can get the job done.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saying. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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