verbalisms

plural of verbalism
as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy

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Noun
  • Thanks to Precise Voice Pickup Tech, the WH-CH720Ns use beamforming microphones to capture voices with crystal-clear clarity.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Mindful voices Michelin’s Green Star designation — given to Counter- last year and which noted remarkable efforts in sustainable gastronomy — was retired this year.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated clove formulations, especially for people who are pregnant or nursing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated formulations, particularly for people who are pregnant or nursing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Participants’ movements, facial expressions and vocal reactions (along with a little interpretation from accompanying parents) suggested a clear winner.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Felipe Varela Whittier The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The hospital system didn’t say that it was being dropped over a specific policy, and an insurance trade group pointed to the high cost of specialty care for children in a response to the hospital’s statements.
    — Jack Harvel October 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators were working to gather evidence and statements and to review available audio and video related to the incident, including video taken from multiple perspectives, police said in a Facebook post.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Verbalisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalisms. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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