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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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Bárbara sang her own version of the Spanish lyrics, but also backed MŌRIAH on the chorus, singing the harmony line in English.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
This trendy name represents the small winter bird that sings even in the cold.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Verdi’s always-heartfelt opera features soprano Jamie Chamberlin and tenor Nathan Granner, real-life partners who will sing the leading roles of the impassioned Violetta and Alfredo.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
During the new interview, Grande also mentioned Carey’s support (the two have sung together several times) and meeting Beyoncé in 2013.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Bárbara sang her own version of the Spanish lyrics, but also backed MŌRIAH on the chorus, singing the harmony line in English.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
This trendy name represents the small winter bird that sings even in the cold.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Verdi’s always-heartfelt opera features soprano Jamie Chamberlin and tenor Nathan Granner, real-life partners who will sing the leading roles of the impassioned Violetta and Alfredo.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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TikTok videos show security calling out the names of missing children on the mic as the audience chanted for Yachty to come onstage.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Crowds jumped, chanted and leaned into the sense of communal rebellion, all while celebrating the band's zaniness.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My children cried themselves to sleep.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most of us are socialized not just to suck it up, never to cry or show emotions, but also to suppress, go silent, hide, run away, act as if there is no agony.—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So to be there, back in my home state, to cover something that was just so unthinkable, reprehensible, that's always stayed with me, just talking to people in the days and hours after that tragedy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk with a healthcare provider before using sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In many regards, the evenings feel like a comfortable jam session with friends.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Only when her jam session turns into a brief karaoke moment, Bader’s Poppy is surprised to find Blyth’s Alex standing there watching her.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In spring, birds tend to vocalize most around dawn and dusk.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sanders mouthed words in response to questions from the media on Wednesday about the Browns’ quarterback situation, but didn’t actually vocalize anything, according to multiple videos posted to social media from Cleveland’s locker room.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Five weeks after her daughter’s drowning incident, Mara and their family received a letter from CPS informing them that their case had been closed after failing to prove neglectful supervision.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 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 long jam in ‘Fruit Bat’ came out of an idea from our drummer, who writes a lot of the music.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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And yet, the same could be said whenever the trio is on a bill at a jam-band show, jazz night, or some blues club.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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