sang

variants or sung
Definition of sangnext
past tense of sing
1
as in chanted
to produce musical sounds with the voice it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

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2
as in roared
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

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3
as in cried
to utter one's distinctive animal sound I can hear a bird singing in the distance

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4
as in talked
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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Recent Examples of sang With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025 America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Its sneering tone of youthful derision took on new dimensions and a chilling sense of pathos when sung by a 75-year-old musician approaching his final chapter in life. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 The black-and-white video featured special appearances by his wife Hailey Bieber and their son Jack Blues, 11 months, as Bieber sang the tune. Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sang
Verb
  • On the lawn of Jim Gilliam Park on Saturday, supporters from across the city chanted Pratt’s name, took selfies in front of black campaign vans with his hummingbird logo and ate cookies decorated with his face as kids raced around on scooters and played with the handful of dogs attending.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Home fans clapped, chanted and cheered tirelessly throughout the tournament.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 May 2026
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  • Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.
    Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance, and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 May 2026
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  • In recent years, divorce rings have emerged as one of fine jewelry‘s most talked-about categories, transforming symbols of the past into pieces of personal reinvention.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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  • That conviction informed both his artistic practice and his political commitments.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
  • The league informed teams before the draft lottery that this was the case.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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  • If the puck squeaked through, Hall may have connected with Jackson Blake for a breakaway attempt, so some credit to Guhle is due.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • Read on to discover who else performed well, and who barely squeaked by with low estimates.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026

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“Sang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sang. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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