singing

present participle of sing
1
as in chanting
to produce musical sounds with the voice it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

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2
as in roaring
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

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3
as in crying
to utter one's distinctive animal sound I can hear a bird singing in the distance

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4
as in talking
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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Verb
  • When a pack of Ecuador fans gathered to cheer in front of a television camera, Bam slipped into the crowd, waving his flag and chanting for his team.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
  • All throughout the match, drums were banging and fans were chanting.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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  • Three of his sons were recorded crying in the front row close to the coffins.
    Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • When some users suggested that the pictures were altered by AI, Decker simply dropped some laughing-crying face emojis.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
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  • As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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  • Brands gain a deeper understanding of their customers, validating strategies and informing product development.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In the finale, Cal receives a call from Ben's attorney, informing him that a doctor has come forward and is willing to testify that Ben had permission to take Tracy out of the hospital.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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“Singing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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