talk
verb (used without object)
to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking.
talking
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present participleof talk.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But he’s more interested in talking about what keeps him coming back rather than what has changed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
He said that some of his female friends had started talking to a large group of boys as they sat on the rocks.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
I mean, you can make the argument that smell is actually more important for your survival, but we’re not talking about survival here.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Dominion is talking with school officials about possible crossings, aiming for a compromise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Oh my God, he was talking to Ethan!
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
