as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress
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as in articulated
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Recent Examples of verbalized
Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
True consent is clear, enthusiastic, ongoing, verbalized, freely given and able to be withdrawn at any time.
—Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
And on Sunday, Nick Bolton, the proverbial green-dot defensive play-caller for five years, verbalized a call that he’s never used before.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
True consent is clear, enthusiastic, ongoing, verbalized, freely given and able to be withdrawn at any time.
—Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalized
Verb
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The monastery is central to the story, and its elder—named Zosima in the novel—comforts a woman who has lost her child, aged two years and nine months, with words that echo those uttered by Ambrose.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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As Carrington uttered those words after practice on Wednesday, Middleton was about to get on a stationary bike to keep his legs loose.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tiara is composed of five articulated elements or branches each topped with a large sapphire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 2025
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For the design enthusiast, invisible closures on articulated pieces nod to Guy-Raffin’s track at the likes of Carnet, Dior and David Yurman.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In an April 2021 Vogue Life In Looks interview, the Goop founder discussed why the outfit has remained a fan favorite for decades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The event orbited around a panel, moderated by TIME’s editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs, that discussed how AI could shape the future of fashion—particularly from a customer’s perspective.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The couple shared their happy news on Instagram on Friday alongside a whole carousel of photos from their big day.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a statement shared on social media, the EPD confirmed that the investigation remains open and is being conducted by the Massachusetts State Police, the Everett Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Verbalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalized. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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