Thesaurus results for SPEAKS (FOR)

speaks (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of speak (for)

as in requests

to make a request for she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her

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An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026

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However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Finalists will receive 5 million KRW (approximately $3,300 USD) and the opportunity to work with one of HYBE's major labels, including BIGHIT MUSIC and PLEDIS Entertainment, as the company seeks to expand its global network and talent pool.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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