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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
Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
In the podcast, country singing hopeful Hannah May Allison sang it for us.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Everyone on the veranda joins in to sing, blending the voices of the audience and the band.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Grande placed him down on the bed and danced and sang her way through the song, interacting with him.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
In the podcast, country singing hopeful Hannah May Allison sang it for us.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Everyone on the veranda joins in to sing, blending the voices of the audience and the band.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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On the 15-track album, Rosalía uses strings, chanting, and religious iconography even while singing about cars, luxury, and jet-setting.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At one point during the hearing, Richards pleaded for a tissue and began crying while recalling a particularly abusive event in May.—
Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But where words fail, crying speaks.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Members of Dehd, Meat Wave, Matchess, Deeper, Ulna, Desert Liminal, and more linked up for an intuitive jam session.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The two bond over music and a late-night jam session.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are not exactly seeing eye-to-eye, with the point guard openly speaking out against his coaches and then suffering some consequences for vocalizing that.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The letter was written by DBA Chief of Staff Kelsey Pramik, who also vocalized the group’s stance during a lengthy public hearing that was held Wednesday ahead of the vote.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 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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These traditional Jewish desserts are made with a simple shortbread dough and filled with your favorite fruit jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Markle's orange marmalade, strawberry jam and raspberry jam are included in the set.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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