Thesaurus results for SINGS

sings 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in intones

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in cries

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

sings

2 of 2

noun

plural of sing

as in jam sessions

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of sings

Verb

When Waits sings about the woman’s raincoat and suitcase, Duke answers with a twinkling tumble of notes. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 That’s likely because Sivan often sings in italics, not bold, allowing his voice to add to the production without overpowering it. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Monét sings prettily on both duets, but their conventionality dulls her shine. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 Her songs feel urgent and unfiltered; Rodrigo sings about the negative sides of herself, too, whether that’s feelings of jealousy or obsession. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 The vintage furniture—frames and mirrors and desks dating anywhere from the 16th to 19th centuries—sings in artful assortments. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Take oyakodon, a saucy chicken and egg rice bowl, or mapo tofu, where spicy tofu sings with ground meat. — Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 The following year, Anitta, who sings in Spanish, Portuguese and English, was nominated in that category. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The pair also share a love for music as Goessling plays a bit of guitar and also sings. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sings

Verb

Eurylochus chants this on the seas after the crew leaves the island of the sun god’s cattle.

— Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of chants

Verb

In addition to scaring the bejesus out of Hamlet and demanding blood, the ghost informs the audience exactly how the murder occurred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of informs

Noun

For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.

— E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
The new project on my hard drive focuses not on songs or symphonies but on cruelty, injustice, dishonesty, and the politics of everyday language.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of symphonies

Verb

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

Verb

In his weekly short meetings with the media, Dobbins still talks fast, brings energy, says something funny.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Correspondent Faith Salie talks with #1 draft pick Kelsie Whitmore; catcher Maggie Foxx; commissioner Justine Siegal; and CEO Keith Stein about what the new league means for women and sports.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026