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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
For those who are agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, or in another gender-expansive category, using all pronouns can be a verbal manifestation of their identity.
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Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
Buzbee claims the conversation occurred toward the end of the woman’s relationship with Sharpe, according to TMZ, but the context of the verbal exchange was not made clear.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
The two had a verbal exchange at the Bad Blood premium live event in Atlanta back in 2024.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
In 2018, police were called when Osment had a public verbal scuffle at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Super Bowl Sunday in 2018.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
Buzbee claims the conversation occurred toward the end of the woman’s relationship with Sharpe, according to TMZ, but the context of the verbal exchange was not made clear.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
The two had a verbal exchange at the Bad Blood premium live event in Atlanta back in 2024.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
In 2018, police were called when Osment had a public verbal scuffle at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Super Bowl Sunday in 2018.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbal
Adjective
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Luckily, there were a few people involved who were linguistic nerds.—
Reece Rogers,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The technology seamlessly integrates multilingual functionality, instantly adapting to students’ preferred languages for input and output, thereby breaking down linguistic barriers often impeding learning.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5 4.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
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On March 24, Khalili was booked into Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of rape and forcible oral copulation, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Open, warm, and highly communicative, Chauffe, who performs as hemlock, has made a name for herself around the country by embracing a free-spirited and loose approach to her music and her everyday life.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Image The accusations, however, that the institution’s leaders are neither approachable nor communicative will linger after Mr. Hill’s departure.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Public media, because of the taxpayer subsidy, hits a rhetorical sweet spot for the president.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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The 2024 Presidential campaign itself involved deafening, five-alarm rhetorical fires.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Verbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbal. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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