TALKING-TOS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

talking-tos

noun

plural of talking-to

as in lessons

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Noun

Splash, a nonprofit organization founded in 1999, works with cities and school districts to teach kids about science through hands-on lessons and field trips.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
As America marks its 250th anniversary — and confronts deep political divisions — Kristen asked her what lessons our history may hold for this moment.

— NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of lessons

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In the last few years, RealYungPhil’s raps have taken on the effect of that friend who always has a life-affirming conversation with you on the porch outside of a house party.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Released on Sky Rompiendo’s independent imprint, Black Koi Entertainment, the song finds Maluma offering his sultry vocals as Kris R’s raps over the smooth reggaeton beat.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026

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The pair, who were detained in March, had already spent four months in prison prior to the punishment, which ultimately reduced their sentence from 25 lashes to 21, the AP said.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
He was beaten for being bad at scamming people, leaving his body red and swollen with lashes, photographs show.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

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Wildfires have also scorched thousands of acres in Arizona, which led Phoenix to ban all fireworks on city property including parks and within 1 mile of nature preserves, with punishments including $2,500 fines.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The parliament in England created laws against Quakers, forbidding them to worship freely, charging them with punishments for refusing to take oaths or refusing to remove their hats.

— Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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