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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
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 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
The song has experienced a resurgence thanks to the TikTok challenge, where two people stand back to back, with one person lip-synching the 4 Non Blondes song while the other sings Minaj's rap from her 2012 track.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Not exactly leitmotifs, but yes, as each person sings, the music tends to reflect their character.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
The concert will feature Musical Merit Foundation scholarship winners Iliana Shapiro, a flutist and UC San Diego computer science doctoral student; Yoyo Wu, a high school marimbaist and concert pianist; and Mariam Mouawad, a mezzo-soprano who sings with the San Diego Opera and San Diego Symphony.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Asha Lorenz sings, her words spilling out frantically.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 4 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 trendy name represents the small winter bird that sings even in the cold.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Perry sings that things weren't all bad.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 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
The song has experienced a resurgence thanks to the TikTok challenge, where two people stand back to back, with one person lip-synching the 4 Non Blondes song while the other sings Minaj's rap from her 2012 track.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Not exactly leitmotifs, but yes, as each person sings, the music tends to reflect their character.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
The concert will feature Musical Merit Foundation scholarship winners Iliana Shapiro, a flutist and UC San Diego computer science doctoral student; Yoyo Wu, a high school marimbaist and concert pianist; and Mariam Mouawad, a mezzo-soprano who sings with the San Diego Opera and San Diego Symphony.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Asha Lorenz sings, her words spilling out frantically.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 4 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 trendy name represents the small winter bird that sings even in the cold.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 23 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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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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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
Cite this Entry
“Sings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sings. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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