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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
This is first verbalized by Amrita, the resort’s wellness guide, during her session with Rick, referring to the state of restlessness that distracts people from meditation, and thus, a stillness of interiority that may yield enlightenment.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
However, failing to acknowledge or verbalize love can gradually weaken intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, actively showing your forgiveness is more powerful than just verbalizing it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
However, failing to acknowledge or verbalize love can gradually weaken intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, actively showing your forgiveness is more powerful than just verbalizing it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
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Nearly 153,000 five-star ratings says a lot, but reviewers are saying even more.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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More than 300 miscarriages had been attributed to a lack of nutrients, the ministry told CNN on Sunday.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Patti LuPone stood in a midtown recording studio one spring afternoon, talking to Carrie Bradshaw.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Witnesses said the customer complained about his order to a female employee working at the Checkers window and asked to talk to a manager several times, investigators wrote in the report.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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The governor then spoke with roughly two dozen of the protestors in a closed-door meeting in his office.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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The 'Survivor 48' final 5 speak in exclusive finale interview 'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview Of course, that is exactly what happened.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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But the truth is, many of the most essential life planning tools—like a will, trust or guardianship directive—are rarely discussed or offered at work.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Few others around the world, though, shared their joy.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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For example, Boys said at her children’s school students are encouraged to bring candy on standardized test days to share with the class.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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