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as in linguistic
of or relating to words or language
the child didn't yet have the verbal skills needed to tell the doctor about the pain he was experiencing
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as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
a verbal agreement carries less force than a written contract
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Recent Examples of verbal
The verbal exchanges between O’Steen and Bangs during his time on the stand were, at times, tense.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Miller said her children are high-functioning and verbal.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
In contrast, traditional methods like verbal reassurance or security primes without touch did not alleviate jealousy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Kason was able to respond to verbal commands when he was taken off sedation, KPRC reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Miller said her children are high-functioning and verbal.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
In contrast, traditional methods like verbal reassurance or security primes without touch did not alleviate jealousy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Kason was able to respond to verbal commands when he was taken off sedation, KPRC reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbal
Adjective
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The film casted exclusively from theater groups across different states to represent the linguistic diversity found in Indian prisons.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The right is being horrifyingly plain in bleating their bigotry, but they’re also lost in linguistic obscurities.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Houry argued in her testimony that Kennedy’s direction will not Make America Health Again, pointing to staffing cuts at offices focused on tobacco, HIV, oral health and screenings for newborns.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company also cites statistics that show a lot of room for growth in the electric oral care category.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The issue is that when touch is used purely for stimulation, this deeper communicative function is often overlooked.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Making sure leaders are accessible and communicative doesn’t end after onboarding.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a rhetorical gap between Arizona politicos highlighted a major split for the congressional delegation, with some members turning to other matters or saying nothing at all.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken an increasingly hard rhetorical line on immigration.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Verbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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