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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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 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 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 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, 6 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 Sunday evening, soccer fans displayed a huge image of Mladic and chanted his name at a match in Belgrade.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Fans chanted it for years inside The Swamp after being cued up by the marching band.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Following the official announcement, Popovich and Dion cried tears of joy during an interview with Nashville’s Fox 17 News.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The comedian also said that Chelsea cried when the pair’s visit ended early due to a tornado warning in the area.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • The voters who crowded into community halls, courthouses and a university lecture hall talked openly about Newsom’s presidential ambitions, even as Democrats try to keep the focus on November’s midterm elections.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Trump talked to Warsh repeatedly, a report publicly backed by several of his aides.
    Steve Liesman, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Season-ticket holders were informed in an e-mail on Thursday.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The sentimental spirit informed the band’s relaxed, nostalgic set.
    Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The two-time champion squeaked through her first round in two tiebreakers.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Then the Mets squeaked out a victory over the Padres, winning the game 2-1, and handing me another loss.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Sang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sang. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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