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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police
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as in jam session
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Recent Examples of sing
Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026
Born to a Baptist preacher, Ulmer sang gospel with his father’s vocal group, the Southern Sons, and started learning guitar at age four.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Smaller protests also formed in other British cities including Bangor, Glasgow and London, where a group of far-right protesters confronted police and sang anti-immigration chants.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Only a few months after publication, it was sung at Fourth of July celebrations from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Marysville, California.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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Verb
As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot of Trump saluting the flag, and MSG erupted into boos.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026
Born to a Baptist preacher, Ulmer sang gospel with his father’s vocal group, the Southern Sons, and started learning guitar at age four.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Smaller protests also formed in other British cities including Bangor, Glasgow and London, where a group of far-right protesters confronted police and sang anti-immigration chants.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Only a few months after publication, it was sung at Fourth of July celebrations from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Marysville, California.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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The Saudis led as Abdulelah Al-Amri cashed the game’s first goal in the 41st minute as flag-waving Saudi fans chanted to a drumbeat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Supporters crossed the street chanting songs associated with the Algerian national team while passing motorists responded with honking horns and waves.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Upon hearing the newborn's middle name, the mom of 19 screamed in excitement, adding that her grandfather would cry knowing the newborn was connected to him.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Some prominent Democrats, on the other hand, are voicing objections to the Paramount bid, crying foul over the $24 billion that’s coming from Middle East sources.—
Hannah Miller,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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During a jam session, label owner Jim Stewart ran a tape recorder, unbeknownst to the players.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Dec. 2025
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The jam session was a joyous occasion for all three.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most of the Republicans vocalizing their disagreements are retiring, represent competitive districts or are perennial centrists.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
9 Dec. 2025
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Her charm extended beyond her show, as Rosalía led an impromptu lesson teaching Fallon how to vocalize and clap flamenco-style during an interview segment.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
17 Nov. 2025
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But another four or five weeks of games can inform Weiss and Anthopoulos’ own answer.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, said he had not been informed of any other investigations involving his client.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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As with other global cultural events, such as the Venice Biennale currently underway in Italy, the glittery annual songfest is intended as a display of goodwill and togetherness between nations.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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The gaps can even be brushed with a little cooled, melted chocolate or fruit jam.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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That includes Risa Baron, who co-owns Jackie’s Jams, a local jam and jelly maker in San Diego.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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