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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
Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
This brick red shade really sings under this matte top coat.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
There's just no one like him, who can perform like him, who sings like him.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Mick Jagger still sprints, dances and sings across the stage during Rolling Stones concerts, which can stretch close to two hours.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Packed with orange zest and spiced with cozy cinnamon, this dreamy brown sugar pound cake sings thanks to an extra-special ingredient—bourbon.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
This 39-year-old Swede sings with the gusty verve of Stevie Nicks or Kate Bush, and her arrangements simmer and explode with sax, guitar, and what can only be described as war drums.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
An otherwise simple composition sings to life with a few lively border treatments and a sumptuous palette.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The concert scenes, where Sissy Spacek sings her heart out as Loretta Lynn, were filmed at the Ryman Auditorium.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the video, Castela sings these words with a knowing smirk.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
This brick red shade really sings under this matte top coat.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
There's just no one like him, who can perform like him, who sings like him.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Mick Jagger still sprints, dances and sings across the stage during Rolling Stones concerts, which can stretch close to two hours.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Packed with orange zest and spiced with cozy cinnamon, this dreamy brown sugar pound cake sings thanks to an extra-special ingredient—bourbon.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
This 39-year-old Swede sings with the gusty verve of Stevie Nicks or Kate Bush, and her arrangements simmer and explode with sax, guitar, and what can only be described as war drums.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
An otherwise simple composition sings to life with a few lively border treatments and a sumptuous palette.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The concert scenes, where Sissy Spacek sings her heart out as Loretta Lynn, were filmed at the Ryman Auditorium.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sings
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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For one, the choice to keep football out of the Canton mall development gets some pushback and publicity, including from a former Cleveland Browns player who cries on the news about it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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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Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Primo left the seams showing on his best beats, deftly combining chunky sample chops and simple, swinging, heavy-bag drums into herky-jerky, screw-face symphonies.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Cailloux Theater has an ever-changing schedule of performances that include orchestras, symphonies, plays, and musicals, and the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center showcases works from regional and national artists and offers art classes for all ages.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The translation squeaks and spooks with imagery of haunts and death.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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More than 200 producers sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, breads and cheeses of every kind, charcuterie, olives and tapenades, quiches, jams, and honey—and that's just the food section.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The album’s maximalist approach, combining an array of live instruments, VSTs, and samplers, sometimes coheres into true jams.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sings. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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