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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Those guys were talking out there all game. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 This man is talking out of both sides of his mouth. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 June 2026 Don’t be shy to talk out loud with yourself if that would be more effective in breaking a pattern. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Mar. 2026 At one point, police officers removed people who were talking out of turn. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 19 Mar. 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

Rhymes for talk out

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talk (oneself) out of (something)
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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