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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
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
He was motivated by his mom, who also sings and performs at parties doing tributes to stars like Gloria Trevi.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
This isn’t over until the Old Lady sings.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This trendy name represents the small winter bird that sings even in the cold.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
This year’s show will also feature a live performance from Aiyana-Lee, who sings the closing number from Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
In fact, Breyer sings or raps online every day.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Chauque sings the cumbias of old, those of love and heartbreak.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
In it, a seemingly nude and ripped D’Angelo sings sensually while looking directly into the camera lens – a performance that set fans aflame.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a video from the show, Dijon sings the Swag standout while the audience can be heard singing along.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
He was motivated by his mom, who also sings and performs at parties doing tributes to stars like Gloria Trevi.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
This isn’t over until the Old Lady sings.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This trendy name represents the small winter bird that sings even in the cold.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
This year’s show will also feature a live performance from Aiyana-Lee, who sings the closing number from Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
In fact, Breyer sings or raps online every day.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Chauque sings the cumbias of old, those of love and heartbreak.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
In it, a seemingly nude and ripped D’Angelo sings sensually while looking directly into the camera lens – a performance that set fans aflame.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sings
Verb
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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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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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The Wells Notice, which serves as the civil equivalent of a criminal grand jury target letter, informs the recipients that the Division is prepared to recommend to the Commissioners that they be sued.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once passengers buy tickets, the attendant directs them to a waiting Tesla, informs the driver of the destination and sends them on their way.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 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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Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are dings from streetcars on Canal Street, chimes from slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, and celebratory symphonies from innumerable trumpets on countless stages and streetcorners.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
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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Examples include The Dutch Kettle of Hamptonville, which makes fruit jams, jellies and barbecue sauce.—
Chase Jordan
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The berries, which birds also love, can be eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Sings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sings. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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