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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
she's not one to vocalize her worries
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Recent Examples of vocalize
In a stacked sound of multiple voices speaking at once, the statue vocalizes grievances in its native Fon language (also known as Dahomean).
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
But now Erivo is giving fans permission to vocalize the Wicked lyrics outloud.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
The Democratic mayor, who is responsible for the appointments of nine of the 12 school board seats, has vocalized support for Santelises and the gains the school system has made under her leadership.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
Standing back-to-back, Jasmine and Gino attempt to vocalize their feelings.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
But now Erivo is giving fans permission to vocalize the Wicked lyrics outloud.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
The Democratic mayor, who is responsible for the appointments of nine of the 12 school board seats, has vocalized support for Santelises and the gains the school system has made under her leadership.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
Standing back-to-back, Jasmine and Gino attempt to vocalize their feelings.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Neighbors who spoke with local news outlets said the baby’s 17-year-old sister had been watching the toddler at the time of the house fire.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If not, maybe stick to a regular screening, during which fans have been specifically asked not to sing along.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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No wonder early modern Jews played games and sang songs to scare him off.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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Angry at his interference, Salma utters some cruel and hurtful words.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Padmanabhan uttered a command in Malayalam, the regional language.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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But soon the crowd was back to dancing, clapping and chanting.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Outside the courthouse, small groups of pro- and anti-Netanyahu demonstrators are chanting from opposite sides of a police barrier.NBC News, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some tell Smolenyak that the quality of their relationship with the deceased doesn’t justify the cost of picking up their ashes or arranging a funeral.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of the Season 6 premiere, Simms told several news outlets that the has no intention to leave any loose ends at the show's conclusion.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Petra came to talk to Gabriel late in the evening, when she was possessed by fears for her parents.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Officers part of the team talked with Granado, who drove away on Rural Road and headed across the street towards Lamplighter Lane.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tisdale spoke with her hair colorist, who encouraged her to get in touch with a dermatologist who could provide more clarity about what was going on.Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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In an interview with TIME in May, the Rare Beauty founder, 31, spoke about her relationship with the music producer, 36, noting that if the two hadn't met, her future plans included adopting a baby a few years down the road.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers, are discussing ways to deepen their ties, including the possibility of a merger that could fundamentally restructure Japan’s car industry.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After days of discussing a trade for first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger without resolution, the two sides reached an agreement Tuesday on a swap that sends Bellinger to the Bronx, according to multiple reports.Newsweek, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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