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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
Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 June 2025
There’s also a running gag in which when Doc sings he is suddenly surrounded by a kick line of dancers.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
Her father had been a high school band director before becoming associate superintendent of the Fresno school district, and her mother, an administrator at California State University, sang in the church choir.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 28 May 2025
Although the members are assigned to a specific unit, each member might sing, rap and dance in the group; their unit is their specialty.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Verb
Unlike his fellow nominees in the Best Featured Actor in a Musical category, the actor does not sing a full song in his role.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 June 2025
There’s also a running gag in which when Doc sings he is suddenly surrounded by a kick line of dancers.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
Her father had been a high school band director before becoming associate superintendent of the Fresno school district, and her mother, an administrator at California State University, sang in the church choir.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 28 May 2025
Although the members are assigned to a specific unit, each member might sing, rap and dance in the group; their unit is their specialty.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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At the rally Wednesday evening, droves community members chanted for Miguel’s release, including dozens of Granada High students and some teachers.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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This time, she was greeted by thousands also in cosplay, cheering and chanting her name.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Kids at school have always cried over the tragic loss of a fellow student, and girls in the audience would weep as a ritual part of Beatlemania.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Last week, Jane cried throughout her testimony, leaving the witness box in tears after recounting a seemingly never-ending freak-off during what was supposed to be a romantic, one-on-one birthday celebration with Combs in 2023.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Barnard spoke Friday at a hearing of Democratic members of Congress and said some family members of the men had been able to talk to them Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
Noun
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But, initially, a lot of that music developed out of longer instrumental jam sessions.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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At the foot of Alon’s TikTok profile is a clip from this storied evening, in which they can be seen leading a stomping jam session as the members of Big Thief cheer along.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Born Again’s Charlie Cox), vocalizing the Gen Z anxiety simmering underneath the gang’s high-key hijinks.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Duffy has also vocalized his intentions to review the mandatory air traffic controller retirement age, which is currently set at 56, which the union opposes.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Verb
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Nobody informed Cristian’s family what was happening.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 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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Moore stole second and Ryan Klein drew a walk to put two on with no outs, but Miami reliever Brain Walters remained composed, including a flyout to right, a groundout to short, and a flyout to center that helped the Hurricanes escape the jam and secure the victory.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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After drawing three straight walks to load the bases for Miami, Forbes struck out consecutive batters to escape the jam.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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