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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
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
Despite his citizenship, however, Bad Bunny sings only in Spanish and speaks English with a Spanish accent.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
All over the album, Taylor sings about her romantic bliss with her new fiance Travis Kelce.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
In the song, Swift seemingly sings about her winding road to love with the NFL star, describing past relationships before her fairytale romance with Kelce.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Contributor Lila Allen sings the brand’s praises for the custom curtain offerings available, as well.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, title notwithstanding, this opener is as gleeful as the rest of the record, as Swift sings about being rescued from a descent into Shakespearian madness by her happy-go-lucky baller.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Kearney, who sings locally, has met other stars — including Charli xcx and Taylor Swift’s ex, British singer/songwriter Matty Healy — through her former band.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The musician proudly sings about motherhood in her new song, 'All The Things,' and shares how becoming a parent has changed her.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The national anthem singer now sings the first verse, and after that simply lets the crowd take over.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
Despite his citizenship, however, Bad Bunny sings only in Spanish and speaks English with a Spanish accent.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
All over the album, Taylor sings about her romantic bliss with her new fiance Travis Kelce.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
In the song, Swift seemingly sings about her winding road to love with the NFL star, describing past relationships before her fairytale romance with Kelce.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Contributor Lila Allen sings the brand’s praises for the custom curtain offerings available, as well.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, title notwithstanding, this opener is as gleeful as the rest of the record, as Swift sings about being rescued from a descent into Shakespearian madness by her happy-go-lucky baller.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Kearney, who sings locally, has met other stars — including Charli xcx and Taylor Swift’s ex, British singer/songwriter Matty Healy — through her former band.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The musician proudly sings about motherhood in her new song, 'All The Things,' and shares how becoming a parent has changed her.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sings
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On Saturday nights, when the Jewish Sabbath ends, Elia chants the zemirot, the traditional table hymns.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The entire group chants the name of the triumphant Elio and Clone Elio accepts the applause.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The viral recording also captured her emotions, screams and cries throughout the intense labor process.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The latest installment, which premiered Thursday on Netflix, picks up just moments after the Season 2 cliffhanger when the President dies after Hal (Rufus Sewell) informs him of Vice President Grace Penn’s involvement in the bombing of a British aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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That shift informs the way climbing gyms are put together.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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Cory Doctorow talks to Amy Goodman about Enshittification.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism, talks directly to the camera about inner peace and happiness.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds—one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies—is a joy like no other.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Oct. 2025
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America was, however, mad for symphonies, the more heroic the better, and Martinů found his way into the form.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chatman squeaks onto the roster after showing position flex at fullback on offense, as well.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a deep love and passion for tactile goods, her brand sells items like jams, flower sprinkles, and teas.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The prolific, late-night jams with various musicians floating-in-and-out of Electric Lady, combined with D’Angelo and Questlove’s intense studying of their predecessors, made the multi-year experience feel like going to school in the best way.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sings. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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