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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
Praises are sung for industry while defensive bunkers, of which Hoxha build hundreds of thousands, withstand test blasts, proving their readiness to stand up to decadent imperialist forces from the West.
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Will Tizard, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
But Ben is not the only one who has this very on-the-nose banger sung directly and deservedly at them.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The score by Oliver Leith, original to the opera, features an aria sung by Caroline Polachek.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
In the film, the worlds of Halloween and Christmas collide, all set to some fantastic music sung by the likes of O’Hara and composer Danny Elfman.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Two original holiday songs sung by BBR Records recording star K Michelle, who plays the blues singer.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
During the new interview, Grande also mentioned Carey’s support (the two have sung together several times) and meeting Beyoncé in 2013.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
One centres on trying to find a place to unload a truck in Manhattan; another on a temporary change to the way the doxology is sung in a Methodist church.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Will Tizard, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
But Ben is not the only one who has this very on-the-nose banger sung directly and deservedly at them.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The score by Oliver Leith, original to the opera, features an aria sung by Caroline Polachek.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
In the film, the worlds of Halloween and Christmas collide, all set to some fantastic music sung by the likes of O’Hara and composer Danny Elfman.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Two original holiday songs sung by BBR Records recording star K Michelle, who plays the blues singer.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
During the new interview, Grande also mentioned Carey’s support (the two have sung together several times) and meeting Beyoncé in 2013.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
One centres on trying to find a place to unload a truck in Manhattan; another on a temporary change to the way the doxology is sung in a Methodist church.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sung
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There have been anti-China rallies in downtown Seoul in recent months, where protesters chanted racist slurs and made unsubstantiated claims of Chinese inference in South Korean politics.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Up in a second-deck corner of the GEODIS Park, in Section 233, a group of about 60 spirited Inter Miami La Familia supporters chanted and jumped up and down as Messi and his teammates took the field.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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For two years now, figures from Israeli cabinet ministers to the US President have openly called for the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Opening batter Verma, who was only called back into the squad as injury cover for the finals, scored a career-best 87 off 78 balls as the tournament co-host reached 298-7 in 50 overs after losing the toss and being sent in to bat.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For a writer of a book that’s politically informed and deals with culture and history, this creates a big problem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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McDaniel said owner Stephen Ross informed him of Chris Grier’s exit as general manager last Friday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The letter was written by DBA Chief of Staff Kelsey Pramik, who also vocalized the group’s stance during a lengthy public hearing that was held Wednesday ahead of the vote.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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When Weatherspoon was relieved of her duties, Reese vocalized her displeasure with the move, but the Sky went into the season hoping to turn the tide and reach the playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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This has led many to feel disillusioned with, even betrayed by, the very system that promised to set them up for success and stability.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ashley is completely betrayed, having lost both her daughter and a friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Sung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sung. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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