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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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Recent Examples of verbalized
Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
And Payton verbalized his frustration over the Wilson deal, the source said, done before his arrival.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
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True consent is clear, enthusiastic, ongoing, verbalized, freely given and able to be withdrawn at any time.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
Verb
The school emphasized that students should express themselves in words, but Jude was not a child who verbalized his feelings.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
And Payton verbalized his frustration over the Wilson deal, the source said, done before his arrival.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
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True consent is clear, enthusiastic, ongoing, verbalized, freely given and able to be withdrawn at any time.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
Adjective
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The initiative is Beijing’s most thoroughly articulated view to date on how the conflict should be resolved.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The roughly 10,000-square-foot exhibit will feature about 140 artifacts and specimens, including a life-size replica of an orca family and an articulated skeleton of an adult female orca.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My birds across the hollow had not uttered a note.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His mother, Erica, said the decision was also emotional for their family.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Workers who rely on Marketplace plans may start choosing jobs based primarily on benefits rather than fit, McGough said.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The first-grader was excited about the upcoming Christmas holidays and had talked a lot in school.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Politico, Adam Wren talked with Sharpton about why Harris deserved more respect from a party that tried to wish her away in 2024, and is doing so again.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Opponents of the conversion therapy ban argued the changes discussed Wednesday still run afoul of the Supreme Court's decision and undermine First Amendment protections.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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In October 2025, Preservation Maryland, which is dedicated to protecting the state's heritage, shared its plan to use the building as its headquarters.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lynette Hooker, 55, and her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, both US nationals from Michigan, were on a small dinghy when Lynette fell off the boat as windy weather kicked up turbulent seas, according to Brian’s account shared by the Royal Bahamas Police Force.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Verbalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalized. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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