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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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
The girls sang, prayed and slept until about 6 a.m. when the rain stopped.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
The founding line walked somberly, holding photographs and drawings of missing relatives, while the more radical marchers sang and clapped boisterously.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Consequently, The Turtles-free Turtles that performed here Friday saw Volman’s parts sung by tour guitarist Godfrey Townsend.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
The girls sang, prayed and slept until about 6 a.m. when the rain stopped.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
The founding line walked somberly, holding photographs and drawings of missing relatives, while the more radical marchers sang and clapped boisterously.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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Outside were members of the brand’s unofficial posse, generally dressed in baggy jeans, T-shirts, and hat and headscarf combos, chanted ‘Obligatory’, the show’s name, as VIPs began to filter in while the crowd waited.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Chan wiped away tears during Sunday’s news conference and chanted slogans with other members at the end.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Studio execs cry that more ads contribute to a less-than premium experience at the movies.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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The idea that moms are biologically hardwired to wake up for their crying babies in the night while dads don't hear the noise has stood the test of time, until now.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Not talking an exceptionally high level; not the top-shelf stuff.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The singer’s 10-month-old son with wife Hailey Beiber, Jack Blues Bieber, made a cameo in a pair of pics JB posted on Monday morning (July 7) from what looks like a jam session in a recording studio.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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After a jam session, Ralphs left Mott the Hoople and formed Bad Company with Rodgers, Kirke and King Crimson bassist/vocalist Boz Burrell.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Nashville's Fisk Jubilee Singers' music keeps alive a selection of spirituals passed down through generations and African traditions, vocalizing stories of faith, cultural pride and perseverance.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Prior to vocalizing his views on the Trump administration, Moran interviewed the President in late April to commemorate his first 100 days back in office.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 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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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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