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as in chanted
to produce musical sounds with the voice
it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well
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as in informed
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
On the Met’s stage, the writer — called, say, Jamal Khashoggi — would be sung by a heroic tenor, his tormentor by a demonic baritone.
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
That was one of Boyle’s, adapted from a similar song sung about Denis Law in the 1960s.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
O’Neal has sung at several Carols by Candlelight fundraiser concerts in Escondido that were organized by Poway Mayor Steve Vaus.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Grimes has sung Thibodeau's praises before.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The song is sung annually on April 25 in honor of Liberation Day, the celebration of the end of Benito Mussolini’s fascist dictatorship and Nazi occupation in Italy.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
The song is the act’s second ruler and first sung by Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
It is sung to celebrate the fall of the Mussolini regime.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
That was one of Boyle’s, adapted from a similar song sung about Denis Law in the 1960s.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
O’Neal has sung at several Carols by Candlelight fundraiser concerts in Escondido that were organized by Poway Mayor Steve Vaus.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Grimes has sung Thibodeau's praises before.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The song is sung annually on April 25 in honor of Liberation Day, the celebration of the end of Benito Mussolini’s fascist dictatorship and Nazi occupation in Italy.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
The song is the act’s second ruler and first sung by Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
It is sung to celebrate the fall of the Mussolini regime.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sung
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Palace fans chanted at Selhurst Park on Saturday.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The rust mantra is wisely chanted when searching for a Karmann Ghia, and restoring one is as complicated as restoring any Porsche 356 from the period.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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The divisions included endurance and sports race cars, supercars, flat track motorcycles, sprint cars, drift cars, vintage IndyCars, NASCAR, ASF Cup cars (American Speed Festival) and a new group called LROC (Ladies Race of Champions).—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Right tackle Trey Pipkins III was called for holding.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This information is also transmitted electronically to the pet’s current vet, ensuring vets remain better informed about lifestyle and care needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 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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Medevdev has always vocalized his venom inside.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Anne had also talked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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But while Swift’s album is objectively the most talked-about this week, several other powerhouse artists unveiled new music as well.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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At its center, Jovanka Antich — exiled, betrayed, hungry for justice — embodies themes of migration, discrimination and gender power.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sung. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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