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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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Recent Examples of sings
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a new Latin remix featuring the Mexican pop singer Bratty, who sings in Spanish until her voice mixes with O’Riordan’s.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Directed by Tara Branham, the production stars soprano Mikayla Sager in the role of the opera’s lovestruck courtesan, Violetta, and WooYoung Yoon sings the role of Alfredo Germont.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The title character — played by Jason Schwartzman, who also sings the very catchy theme song — is a tuxedo cat whose life is thrown into disarray by the breakup of his human owners.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Video shows DeGraw playing piano while Nolan sings.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
As grandmother imparts her wisdom about the plants’ connection with phežúta — medicines — and the importance of giving thanks for their bounty, the pair sings a special song to stinging nettle, chokecherry, red clover, milkweed, elderberry, and golden rod.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
The food sings with excellent ingredients, assembled with precision and care.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Charlie Puth sings his heart out at his Whatever's Clever!
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a new Latin remix featuring the Mexican pop singer Bratty, who sings in Spanish until her voice mixes with O’Riordan’s.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Directed by Tara Branham, the production stars soprano Mikayla Sager in the role of the opera’s lovestruck courtesan, Violetta, and WooYoung Yoon sings the role of Alfredo Germont.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The title character — played by Jason Schwartzman, who also sings the very catchy theme song — is a tuxedo cat whose life is thrown into disarray by the breakup of his human owners.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Video shows DeGraw playing piano while Nolan sings.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
As grandmother imparts her wisdom about the plants’ connection with phežúta — medicines — and the importance of giving thanks for their bounty, the pair sings a special song to stinging nettle, chokecherry, red clover, milkweed, elderberry, and golden rod.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
The food sings with excellent ingredients, assembled with precision and care.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sings
Verb
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As the crowd chants largely out of sight, heavy automatic gunfire can be heard for 15 uninterrupted seconds.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Barmy Army chants restart as the England players partly walk over to applaud them.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Of course, Callahan intones almost everything in an unsentimental baritone.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the spot, Shane sits in a middle seat next to a chatty flier while a baby cries in the background.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several of its designers previously worked on major projects such as Aman Tokyo and The Chedi Andermatt; experience that informs the team’s warm, Asian-leaning minimalism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Tanshi has set up a major wildfire monitoring and prevention system that informs locals what days are safe for burning land, which is necessary to clear bush for farming.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The clip, filmed from a few feet away, shows the saxophone player continuing unfazed as the Dalmatian raises its snout and vocalizes in rhythm.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports remains a major obstacle to talks.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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At least two symphonies are performing in Hartford and Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Basketball squeaks, the theory went, were an example of the same phenomenon.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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If your current suitcase squeaks, sticks, or has seen one too many baggage claim battles, this is your moment to trade up before these deals roll away.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Sings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sings. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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