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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress
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Recent Examples of verbalize
One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Many young adults struggle to verbalize their emotions following a traumatic event, and rituals can help foster the acknowledgment of emotions.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
At least since Aristotle, many writers have posited a sensorial hierarchy: seeing and hearing are said to be the most salient to our minds and the easiest to verbalize, followed by taste, touch, and finally smell.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Know what the return is and be prepared to verbalize it.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Many young adults struggle to verbalize their emotions following a traumatic event, and rituals can help foster the acknowledgment of emotions.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
At least since Aristotle, many writers have posited a sensorial hierarchy: seeing and hearing are said to be the most salient to our minds and the easiest to verbalize, followed by taste, touch, and finally smell.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Know what the return is and be prepared to verbalize it.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
Verb
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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They have also been prohibited from uttering religious, political, or personal statements without the FIA's consent.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The suspect, Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino, 43, is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prior to the premiere, O’Brien talked to Variety about the challenge of playing dual parts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, spoke at the dedication.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Neither Obama or Harris have spoken much publicly since Election Day in 2024.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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It is not believed to be on the agenda at its quarterly meetings in Zimbabwe from April 11-13, but likely to be discussed, perhaps informally.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Howell discussed the increasing strain on Hollywood producers.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Parks scored a number of cameos from high-profile recording artists across it's run, many of whom shared the same stage with Ginuwine on stage at the Pawnee/Eagleton Unity Concert, including The Decemberists, Letters to Cleo, and Yo La Tengo.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fun new graphics include an exhausted face with bags under its eyes, a blue fingerprint and purple splatter, according to a social media post shared Monday, March 31, by Apple Hub.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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