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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
Hernandez has actually made that same association himself, according to the Globe reporting, but the show doesn’t seem interested in interrogating it or at least showing Aaron vocalize that flawed way of thinking about sexuality (yet).
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Lilly's combination of vocalizing and dancing while performing helps meld the crowd into a single unit.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The finale opens on a lush green expanse of forest as women vocalize in the background.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, has vocalized plans to go on strike at all of its Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Lilly's combination of vocalizing and dancing while performing helps meld the crowd into a single unit.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The finale opens on a lush green expanse of forest as women vocalize in the background.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, has vocalized plans to go on strike at all of its Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
Verb
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The latter had symbolism, Trump said, as President William McKinley embraced tariffs.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Researchers determined the entertainer was male, as only males sing.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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Instead, read your child a story or sing lullabies.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The two foes utter each other's names and glare at each other.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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At the bottom of that last one was written in small type the name of the man who had uttered that line.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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State of play: Students walked out of their classes and crowded the plaza outside the capitol, crying, chanting and screaming as the lawmakers inside started work on the special session.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gaza residents posted videos on social media of impromptu celebrations, with crowds of men beating drums and chanting nationalist songs.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 24-year-old Brooklyn man who was run down by a group of attackers and fatally stabbed Thursday was a father and aspiring rapper, the victim’s family told the Daily News Saturday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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One fundamental Roseman has taken into account, Banner told PHLY’s YouTube show last week, was the reality that nearly 80% of NFL games are won by the team that leads at halftime.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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About 18 people spoke at the meeting about Naperville’s electric utility and its contract with IMEA.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump spoke at length about them in his second speech at the Capitol after being sworn in.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Volodin said merely discussing a plot to assassinate Putin was path to nuclear war and that Carlson's comments should be investigated further.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Watch Goldberg’s full message below: The View co-hosts also discussed the White House’s decision to open the press room to new media, including influencers, podcasters, and smaller news outlets.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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