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
  • In Kabul, Afghans took to the squares carrying Taliban flags and chanting slogans in support of the government.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrations under tight security In Kabul, Afghans took to the squares carrying Taliban flags and chanting slogans in support of the government.
    Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The sound of a baby crying helped Atlanta police find two young sisters inside a trailer Monday, bringing an overnight kidnapping investigation to a safe end.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby, their daughter began crying, a reminder of the fear that continues to haunt many survivors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Two economists talking Acemoglu points to his relationship with his former colleague and fellow star economist, Stanford’s Erik Brynjolffson, as a model for how the AI debate could go.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But how much eye contact is the appropriate amount when talking or listening to another person?
    Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • His wife later reportedly received a letter from World Vision informing her that his donation helped restore the vision of two people.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Manson’s death was met with strong reactions from the family members of his victims, who were contacted by prison officials informing them of the mass murderer’s passing.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Singing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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