Thesaurus results for SINGS

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sing

as in chants

to produce musical sounds with the voice it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

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as in intones

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

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as in cries

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

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cries
calls

as in informs

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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sings

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noun

plural of sing

as in jam sessions

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Recent Examples of sings

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Emcee/ringleader duties in the shows were mostly split between frequent guest star John Stamos and Love’s son, Christian Love (who sings lead on numbers formerly sung by the late Carl Wilson). — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026 In the film, Scott plays a Greek bard who sings about Odysseus’ victories in the Trojan War. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026 Sunday Peaches Christ sings with punk pride The fire on stage for Day 2 of the fest started early by a pack of drag queens led by Peaches Christ. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Kids with disabilities make memories that last At George Mark, as the Lockwoods help Daniel settle in, Paul sings Broadway showtunes with a performer dressed as Princess Aurora in the game room down the hall. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Soprano Michelle Allie Drever sings the title role, while tenor Maxwell Ary is Ruggero, the object of her conflicted affections. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Riley sings about other items on the menu, including the popular hash browns that can be topped with items like cheese and onions. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The opera contains five arias, and Baby Doe sings three big duets all set to a uniquely American melodies. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 14 July 2026 The future of opera may depend less on who sings the next great aria than on who feels invited to stay after the curtain falls. — Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sings

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The ballroom at the Westin Perimeter North is packed with people sporadically breaking out in Rick Jackson chants from time to time.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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

Definition of chants

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That positioning informs the accompanying campaign, filmed in Miami by director Bardia Zeinali, photographed by Stuart Winecoff and styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Moving on to the housekeeping items, the organizer informs us of the presence of a documentary film crew on the grounds.

— Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of informs

Noun

Songs gain their power from repetition, while symphonies gain theirs from transformation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
One is Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Class of 2007, a pops conductor formerly with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra who now has stints with the Detroit, Dallas and Pacific symphonies.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026

Definition of symphonies

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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
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

Definition of vocalizes

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That history still colors how the company talks, less like a supplement label and more like a couple of people who have been through it.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Speaking from beyond the grave, Andy Warhol talks with Jasper Dean about the latter’s love for Beat poets and Cameron Winter.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026

Definition of talks

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Stock Up at Two Chicks on a Hill Load up on baked goods, jams, jellies, farm-fresh eggs, tortillas, cinnamon rolls, and produce at Two Chicks on a Hill, a farm stand on the north side of the Llano River just outside of town.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Their deals with Spotify and Netflix fizzled, and Meghan’s As Ever lifestyle brand reportedly is struggling to offload her jams and other products.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2026