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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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
The girls sang, prayed and slept until about 6 a.m. when the rain stopped.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
The founding line walked somberly, holding photographs and drawings of missing relatives, while the more radical marchers sang and clapped boisterously.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Consequently, The Turtles-free Turtles that performed here Friday saw Volman’s parts sung by tour guitarist Godfrey Townsend.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
The girls sang, prayed and slept until about 6 a.m. when the rain stopped.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
The founding line walked somberly, holding photographs and drawings of missing relatives, while the more radical marchers sang and clapped boisterously.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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Programs run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and include various traditions of yoga, meditation, Raag therapy, fitness sessions chanting, and music offerings—to name just a few.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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With two outs, the Angels needed a hit, and Neto was at the plate as the fans chanted his name.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Parents are stressed, and kids are coming home crying.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Yuhua says upon entering the competition, while other footage includes queens proudly standing atop the Werk Room tables, and, of course, crying.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Creating a budget and talking to kids about needs versus wants can help families feel more in control.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 July 2025
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Police shared links to two videos on the Heston James Instagram account that showed Cobb talking to employees at two different businesses, including what appeared to be a Chipotle and an auto repair shop.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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These camps, often funded by record labels or publishers, can center on a specific artist or be a general jam session.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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The two bonded over their love of music and collaborated regularly for live shows and jam sessions.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Seattle Storm star Gabby Williams vocalized her frustration on the matter to reporters on Friday afternoon.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
19 July 2025
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During the Heat’s NBA Draft party on Wednesday at Kaseya Center during the first round, former Heat All-Star center and current Heat executive Alonzo Mourning vocalized the organization’s belief in Ware as part of an interview on WQAM 560.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
Verb
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But in April, as dozens of her colleagues would soon find out for themselves, the UT Office of Sponsored Projects informed her the project was among several the federal government had terminated.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And that informed something very important for me foundationally.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
29 July 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
Noun
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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