speak
verb (used without object)
to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.
are speaking
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present progressiveof speak.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Nine of the ten women are speaking out for the first time in the BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Economists and financial elites are speaking out at industry forums about the war’s devastating effects.
From Slate ● May 9, 2026
“Audiences are speaking loudly and clearly about how much they appreciate the final product.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
"Tonight we are speaking too much about the referees and that was the case last week," Bompastor said.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
"This is the Prince of Dome we are speaking of. If I'd offered less, he'd likely spit in my face."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
