40 neutral and non-neutral alternatives to ‘said’

Are you tired of the word “said”?
It’s used so frequently that it’s become invisible. Read any article in the
mainstream media and count how many times the word “said” or “says” is
used.
In journalism school, PR pros learn that it’s the only word you could use
to attribute speech. It’s presented as an unbreakable rule—ignore it at
your peril.
The reason for this restriction is the need to maintain impartiality. When
it comes to q