talk out

verb

talked out; talking out; talks out
Synonyms of talk outnext

transitive verb

: to clarify or settle by oral discussion

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Complex tasks can require multiple agents generating thousands of words worth of logs outlining their steps, which could feel like trying to monitor a thousand people talking out loud, Riedl said. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Whalefall Bravely keeps a straight face while talking out of its blowhole. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Aside from thawing their relationship, the meeting could also serve as a way for the two to talk out their differences in AI safety and development, as their views have increasingly diverged. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026 To do this transparently, visibly and with empathy, the trick is to give people the floor to talk out loud. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk out

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talk out was in 1662

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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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