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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
Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Miami Gardens hip-hopper sang hit after hit on an elevated stage as dancers jumped around in sync on the sand.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The crowd sang along together, prayed together, and reflected together.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Mulligan and Mumford sang several songs from the movie alongside the cast members, per The New York Times.
—Sydney Wingfield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Miami Gardens hip-hopper sang hit after hit on an elevated stage as dancers jumped around in sync on the sand.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The crowd sang along together, prayed together, and reflected together.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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Fronted by the Swiss Guard, cardinals and other church leaders led the slow procession into the sunlit esplanade as a male choir chanted psalms and prayers in Latin and the great bells of the basilica tolled.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All of this is accompanied by a throbbing, repetitive, and mind-blanking score by Philip Glass that's heavy on brass, synthesizers, and basso profundo chanting.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Parsons cried on the Bleacher Report live broadcast.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Shanika was was red-eyed from crying during the press conference.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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While talking to news outlet WIVB in April 2025, Allen said that the movie will have an emphasis on Jessie's journey.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The result is an eclectic collection of jam sessions among friends that recall the era.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its rugged, waterproof build means a rain shower or a pool dip won’t stop your jam session, and the convenient shoulder strap makes carrying it a breeze.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Zephaniah, who died in 2023 at 65, was a towering figure in literature, music and politics, vocalizing the Black experience in post-war Britain.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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The president vocalized his discontent with the Fed chair’s economic policy leadership during a Q-and-A session with reporters.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Natasha Turak,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its measurements of ocean salinity and temperatures inform Navy operations, according to the Council on Strategic Risks, a nonpartisan security policy institute in Washington.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 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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The new Ramona Grange Growers Exchange at 215 Seventh St. attracted eight vendors who sold produce, sourdough bread, homemade jams, honey and other assorted items.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Finish and Store Transfer jam to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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