verbalisms

Definition of verbalismsnext
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
  • Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.
    Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset.
    Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • While there has been some show of support for Maduro and expressions ofoutrage by his remaining government officials, the streets of Caracas and other major cities have mostly been quiet.
    Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.
    Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • State Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson echoed those statements, calling for peaceful, lawful protests.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Defence stocks are seeing a high level of volatility in reaction to Trump’s various statements.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Verbalisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalisms. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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