How to Use spoke in a Sentence

spoke

1 of 2 noun
Definition of spokenext
Synonyms for spokenext
  • The stick got caught in the wheel's spokes.
  • Capital is the spoke around which the wheel of progress turns.
    — Michael McMullen, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Williams says, with the strings extending out like the spokes of a wheel.
    — Helen Carefoot, Twin Cities, 15 July 2019
  • Where was God when Blue took a piss on Mongoose with the mag spokes?
    — Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Shawn was the hub of a bicycle wheel and his writers were the spokes.
    — Ben Yagoda, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2017
  • Keep an eye out for debris on the ground that can catch spokes, chains and tires.
    — Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 5 Feb. 2018
  • And music is one spoke in the On the Move programming hub.
    — Michael Hamad, courant.com, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Tie four lengths of black yarn to the wreath, spaced evenly, to create eight spokes.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • However, one of the spokes fell off after the golf ball test.
    — Emily Estep, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2023
  • All of those spokes are important to the wheel but the road to the stadium is paved with fans.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 21 July 2023
  • The spokes appear as the planet gets close to its equinox where the rings are tilted toward the sun.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The real advantage of PSCBs shows up on the spokes, not in the test results.
    — Eric Tingwall, Car and Driver, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Spiders had built webs between the wooden spokes on the wheels.
    — Pam Mandel, Longreads, 5 June 2018
  • As the sun hits the lake water, the steam rising up pushes a series of lightweight spokes in the wheel.
    — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, 26 Sep. 2017
  • On July 16 in Rodez, Froome was forced to change his rear wheel in the final 25 miles after a spoke broke.
    — Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, 23 July 2017
  • The wheels were striking, with five split spokes forming a plump star pattern.
    — Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram, 28 July 2017
  • The spokes are fitted to a conventional-looking tread around the outside of the wheel.
    — The Economist, 14 June 2019
  • On the side away from the gears, the spokes meet the axle where the axle meets the frame, meaning road stresses are transferred more-or-less directly to the frame.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2018
  • The event is an organizing tool around which the campaign revolves, like the hub and spokes of a wheel.
    — David M. Drucker, Washington Examiner, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Its last equinox was in 2009, around which time Cassini detected the spokes.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Every freeze puts a stick in the spoke of the wheel of credit data that has spun far out of control for far too long.
    — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2017
  • There are three spokes to three small towns, each with less than 2,000 people: Cross City, Trenton and Chiefland.
    — Bonnie Gross, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 May 2018
  • Are wheels with a special finish or fancy spokes right for you?
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2018
  • James hopes that Trans Joy Fest events will serve as a hub through which dozens of spokes of connection, joy and care might emerge.
    — Colleen Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2023
  • The 6-year-old spoke of another instance where Davitt touched her groin over her clothes.
    — Perry Vandell, azcentral, 14 Jan. 2020
  • The hypercar also rides on a new set of wheels with spokes that look just like the SR-71’s silhouette.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2023
  • This guarantees some space between the derailleur and spokes, even in the lowest gear.
    — Tyghe Trimble, Popular Mechanics, 24 Apr. 2020
  • Cleveland Harp was but a single spoke in that wheel, but that wheel helped drive the NBA to these financial heights.
    — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, 23 June 2018
  • Code requires side-yard property lines on a cul-de-sac to run like the spokes of a wheel toward the center.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Each spoke of their records hiring diverse staff and fighting for equal rights.
    — Patrick McGreevy, latimes.com, 14 Feb. 2018
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spoke

2 of 2 verb
  • In one of the chairs, a guest spoke with a mother and her young son.
    — Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Dec. 2022
  • At one point, the farmer answered one of the phones and spoke with a relative of the victims.
    — Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Paula and Joey spoke with Biden for nearly an hour in the Oval Office.
    — Joel Simon, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2022
  • In that same episode, Kris spoke about the impact that Pete had on Kim.
    — Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2022
  • The crown prince spoke first, then Biden, but reporters in the room could not hear their remarks.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022
  • Bowlsby spoke like a man who didn’t have to stoop to that level on his way out.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022
  • In 2020, The Times spoke to experts about how to buy a real Christmas tree.
    — Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
  • At least two of the people asked had turned down the request, according to the person, who spoke with the pair.
    — Meg Kinnard, ajc, 17 Jan. 2023
  • There was something about that music, the joy and freedom in it, that spoke to my head, my heart, and my hips.
    — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Advocates said the bill was a veiled attack on the law, and many who supported the study spoke against 8-30g.
    — Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Creator Eric Rochant spoke with us about the series back in 2020.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Lucas's bucket hat was on his head for a brief moment on the second day, as Mike spoke on the phone.
    — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Prine spoke to reporters on the scene shortly before 1 p.m.
    — al, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Former Menomonee Falls School Board members who lost seats on the board also spoke.
    — Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The man driving the first car stopped at a nearby gas station and spoke with officers.
    — Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2022
  • In honor of her 70th birthday, Camilla spoke to The Mail on Sunday about her life.
    — ELLE, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Ford, who reprised his role as Han Solo in the movie, spoke about how premieres had changed since the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977.
    — Adam England, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Family members spoke with AL.com at the time of Riddle’s death.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Meadows spoke with both Stone and Flynn that evening, Hutchinson said.
    — Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 9 July 2022
  • Emily Zemler spoke to Manville, Fabian and Huppert about the movie.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022
  • The officers spoke to the father of the children, who was out of town but agreed to turn them over to a friend of the family who arrived at the hotel.
    — cleveland, 12 Nov. 2022
  • The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview Biden’s remarks.
    — Byzeke Miller, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Most spoke on the condition that they not be named, citing the risk of being disciplined or fired.
    — Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2022
  • In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ray spoke about his focused process to music.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Charles, Harry writes, never spoke to him about the Hewitt rumors.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Ahead of the enshrinement ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, four of the eight inductees spoke to the media this past week.
    — Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022
  • The two spoke Tuesday after the texts were revealed, the person said, adding that Parscale would be involved in a prospective 2024 campaign.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker and Jacqueline Alemany, Anchorage Daily News, 13 July 2022
  • Many of them spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing criminal probe.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Shortly after, a woman who appeared to be with Geldart stepped between the two and spoke to the deputy mayor.
    — Emily Davies, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2022

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