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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 sung
Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Indeed, for as often as the ex-Beatles have played or sung harmony on each other’s solo records over the years, there’s never been any true, formal duet between any of the former bandmates since the breakup, until now.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Literature is filled with great music that has never been sung or played, at least outside the world of the text.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Over the course of its nearly three-decade career, Umphrey’s McGee’s praises have been sung by countless critics and musicians.
—Bill Forman, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In her final months, the woman who had sung on stages across five continents lived quietly in Irbil, in the home of her elder brother’s family.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Modern extremists aren’t known for their love of Broadway, but a song about impressing a girl by killing a president takes on new meaning when sung from the lips of a social media loner.
—Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
At a wedding a decade after the crime, a bride (spectacularly sung by Jacquelyn Stucker) is unknowingly marrying into the killer’s family; his brother is her groom.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Indeed, for as often as the ex-Beatles have played or sung harmony on each other’s solo records over the years, there’s never been any true, formal duet between any of the former bandmates since the breakup, until now.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Literature is filled with great music that has never been sung or played, at least outside the world of the text.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Over the course of its nearly three-decade career, Umphrey’s McGee’s praises have been sung by countless critics and musicians.
—Bill Forman, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In her final months, the woman who had sung on stages across five continents lived quietly in Irbil, in the home of her elder brother’s family.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Modern extremists aren’t known for their love of Broadway, but a song about impressing a girl by killing a president takes on new meaning when sung from the lips of a social media loner.
—Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
At a wedding a decade after the crime, a bride (spectacularly sung by Jacquelyn Stucker) is unknowingly marrying into the killer’s family; his brother is her groom.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sung
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At one point, some fans chanted for a coaching change and for better play on the field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mourners at his funeral chanted against the royal family.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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He was found lying unconscious near the elevator, at which time Andrew called 911.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Edison, who vocalized a desire for low prices serving more people, saw General Electric pursue a different course.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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And Bennett vocalized plans to prioritize taking advantage of the many opportunities the FIFA World Cup will bring to the area to benefit Parkville residents and businesses.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Then Stu discovered that Brian had talked Eric Easton into paying him five pounds more a week as the leader of the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In their joint cover of Vogue's May 2026 issue, Streep and Wintour talked to Greta Gerwig about the differences between The Devil Wears Prada and its follow-up.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But most also said they felt betrayed by an organization that publicly touted a Christian message and a commitment to helping others while internally prioritizing money over the well-being of their clients and staff.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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That trust was betrayed, repeatedly, over six years.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Sung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sung. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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