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 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 the other side of Via Solari, a handful of policemen gathered around dozens of demonstrators, who ardently—but peacefully—chanted for entirely different reasons.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But outside the hall, several thousand protesters chanted that he should be arrested for being a terrorist.
    — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • Several stars, pros, and judges cried during the Dancing With the Stars season 35 premiere.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Interviewees describe hacking little girls’ phones to see when their fathers came home and then bombing their houses, listening while the people on the line screamed and pleaded for help, while mothers cried over their burning daughters.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • But after returning to Kansas City following that second interview in the Windy City, Matthews talked with then-Royals owner Ewing Kauffman.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
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    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This informed the wardrobe that encompasses a rock ’n’ roll attitude with glamour, allure and ease.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Boone informed Gerrit Cole that the fate of the season would be in his hands.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Steelers squeaked out a win over backup QB Cooper Rush so their defense was hardly tested.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While Brady’s Bills squeaked by, Minter’s Ravens were dominant.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Sang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sang. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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