verbalize

verb

ˈvər-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce verbalize (audio)
Definition of verbalizenext
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress

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Recent Examples of verbalize Northwestern said the device was designed especially for patients who cannot verbalize or otherwise communicate discomfort from stress, such as infants and some elderly patients. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026 An occasional over-reliance on voice-over hammers this home, verbalizing Benji’s constant need to be loved without giving the story space to breathe and reveal these beats more organically. — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026 Sometimes couples forget to verbalize their affection or show it in other ways. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Using think-aloud protocols – a method where participants verbalize their thoughts while performing – our research captures how students interact with generative AI tools during the writing process itself. — Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
  1. say
  2. utter
  3. tell
  4. talk
  5. speak
  6. discuss
  7. share
Verb
  • Portavadie, Argyll Situated on the banks of Loch Fyne on Scotland’s west coast, Portavadie is home to what is thought to be the biggest heated outdoor infinity pool in the country, said Rachel Dixon in The Guardian.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Sébastien Guérémy, Thales‘ vice president of Underwater Systems, said the exercise demonstrated how different autonomous platforms and specialized equipment could operate within one framework.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • People are rolling the dice on outcomes, turnout, even what words candidates might utter on the campaign trail.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • All of which is to say, some of the ’90s slang collected by the students at UCLA may very well have been uttered by Marymount students.
    — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of utter
Verb
  • The official also told Reuters that Washington was reviewing the proposal but ​declined to provide further details.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Georgiev-Remmel told the court there was no specific date set to carry out any removals.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • Pat Hynes talks with supporters after defeating Fritz Kaegi for the Democratic nomination for Cook County assessor on primary election night, March 17, 2026, at Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar in Hodgkins.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This is aggravating because Matt’s arrogance is extremely annoying, and Alex keeps giving him reasons to talk.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of talk
Verb
  • There was an emotional embrace between Javits's father and students at the school who spoke about their late friend, and gave a message to his killers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Next week, Jason speaks with 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner and Washington Post White House bureau chief Isaac Arnsdorf, about the blue tsunami in the 2026 midterms.
    — Press Freedom Desk, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of speak
Verb
  • Senior officials have discussed additional airstrikes and presented the president with several options.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The veteran luxury executive was discussing the IFM’s 40th anniversary, and argued that its teaching across business, design and artisanal know-how makes the Paris fashion school unique — and uniquely powerful.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • The All’s Fair actress, 46, shared a throwback photo of herself as a teenager cuddling with Jenner as a baby and giving her a kiss on the cheek.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The project shares the company’s name – TobenONE – and is currently seeking backing on Kickstarter.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of share

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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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