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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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
And then to be asked to sing my own song with one of my idols is kind of an indescribable feeling.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
But the players sang the anthem and saluted before their losses to Australia and the Philippines.
—Bryan Llenas , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
What does Conan Gray sing about?
—Ella Gonzales
march 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Rather than the standard towel-waving or shouting, the fan — presumed to be a Pitt supporter — chose to sing beloved 90s hits at the top of his lungs.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
And then to be asked to sing my own song with one of my idols is kind of an indescribable feeling.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
But the players sang the anthem and saluted before their losses to Australia and the Philippines.
—Bryan Llenas , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
What does Conan Gray sing about?
—Ella Gonzales
march 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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Iranians who were chanting against the supreme leader are now watching foreign bombs fall on their cities.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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The attendance figure broke a club record for the Paradise, and part of that came from a sizable AC Boise section of fans who chanted and cheered throughout the game.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Someone was squealing and crying at the same time, as if caught in a trap.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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And then the entire crew would start to cry.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He's seen all the computer models, he's talked to all the experts, he's seen the footage coming out of Oklahoma.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dobbins is a delight to watch and even more fun to talk to.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The movie follows Rick Power (Rudd), a wedding band singer who stumbles into a late-night jam session with former boy band star Danny (Jonas) and reignites his passion for songwriting.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Dewan, wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap, smiled into the camera during their jam session.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The lack of conversations about this issue is partly because some mothers, understandably, often feel apprehensive about confronting friends and family for fear of being perceived negatively for vocalizing their hurt and needs — a common consequence.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of publishing that letter, Guerra said the state Democratic Party should have gone straight to releasing the VOTER Index and framing it simply as an opportunity to inform voters about the state of the race for governor.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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My Proustian madeleine is a sandwich comprised of walnut butter, cream cheese, and Medjool date jam slathered on thick slices of black bread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Prepared horseradish, onion jam, and Dijon mustard add a flavorful zing to your classic roast beef sandwich.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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