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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
John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The mashup finds common ground over both the romantic desperation that the songs share lyrically and the depressing lyrics, sung beautifully over tropical, upbeat music.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The dueling ideas did not sit well with some Republicans, who are pleading with the White House to sing from the same song sheet.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, the singers have openly supported each other’s work and sung each other’s praises.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The need to sing and dance together is as ancient as the earliest humans who played drums and chanted around campfires.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The mashup finds common ground over both the romantic desperation that the songs share lyrically and the depressing lyrics, sung beautifully over tropical, upbeat music.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The dueling ideas did not sit well with some Republicans, who are pleading with the White House to sing from the same song sheet.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, the singers have openly supported each other’s work and sung each other’s praises.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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The need to sing and dance together is as ancient as the earliest humans who played drums and chanted around campfires.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite a strong promo, fans chanted for Roman Reigns.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This all occurred inside the funeral home, and White said he was filled with emotions, laughing and crying at the same time over his brother.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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While talking to news outlet WIVB in April 2025, Allen said that the movie will have an emphasis on Jessie's journey.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In live shows the song can easily extend to 15-minute or longer jam sessions, and nobody is mad about it.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Somewhere in Brooklyn, below where a family of four sleeps, a basement bunker is the home to a one-man jam session almost every night for six months of the year.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ellen Pompeo, Bella Ramsey, Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Paul Feig & More Taylor has cerebral palsy and can vocalize.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, vocalizing lessons isn't always the best way.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The church annually has a songfest following Dec. 25, which actually begins the Christmas season, but this one will honor the Rev. Wally Hyclak, who is retiring Jan. 1.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Dec. 2019
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The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.—
Dennis Hohenberger,
Courant Community,
29 May 2018
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For lunch there are soups, salads, quiches and toasts, such as avocado toast or peanut butter and jam.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a pair of visits by pitching coach Pete Maki, Alcalde got out of the jam by striking out Yordan Alvarez looking and getting Christian Walker to fly out.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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