1
2
3
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in jam session
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
See All Example Sentences for sing
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
See All Example Sentences for sing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
-
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
-
One day in ‘87, former Cubs great Billy Williams stood near the batting cage 2½ hours before a day game and heard Wickers chanting outside the ballpark.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Parsons cried on the Bleacher Report live broadcast.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Shanika was was red-eyed from crying during the press conference.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
In live shows the song can easily extend to 15-minute or longer jam sessions, and nobody is mad about it.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
-
Somewhere in Brooklyn, below where a family of four sleeps, a basement bunker is the home to a one-man jam session almost every night for six months of the year.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.—
Dennis Hohenberger,
Courant Community,
29 May 2018
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share