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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
There is no need for Shyne to overly verbalize the significance of these images: Black farmers cultivating land on which they were once enslaved, using tools that ease the burden of this task.
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Many young adults struggle to verbalize their emotions following a traumatic event, and rituals can help foster the acknowledgment of emotions.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
At least since Aristotle, many writers have posited a sensorial hierarchy: seeing and hearing are said to be the most salient to our minds and the easiest to verbalize, followed by taste, touch, and finally smell.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Many young adults struggle to verbalize their emotions following a traumatic event, and rituals can help foster the acknowledgment of emotions.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
At least since Aristotle, many writers have posited a sensorial hierarchy: seeing and hearing are said to be the most salient to our minds and the easiest to verbalize, followed by taste, touch, and finally smell.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
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The constitutional provision prohibiting public funds from being used for sectarian purposes echoed language drafted by Native Americans, the historians and legal scholars said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tucked one of my wings, and just... dodged right out of there, said, 'Hell no, brother.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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But coarse language is usually uttered privately, behind closed doors.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Phrases and terms that, at one point, held significance to a handful of folks in small, local ecosystems, if uttered by the right standout artist, have the potential to enter the wider cultural lexicon.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
18 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump told the brief story behind the biblical holiday centered on Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian tradition, was crucified on a cross and then rose from the dead.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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In January 2020, during Trump's first term, Vaughn was photographed talking to and shaking hands with him at a college football game.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke after a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to USA TODAY.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Why not speak to Tzarina and check if there would be time on Alesia’s schedule to help clean up?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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The board will discuss the timeline and process to fill the vacancy at its upcoming special board meeting on April 24.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Peace talks in London between the United States, Ukraine and other European countries to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war were downgraded after it was announced that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not attend.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 3 min Selma Blair shared a positive health update on her battle with multiple sclerosis.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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To help divorced couples have a healthy relationship with their ex's children, Severin shared some simple strategies to support relationships with kids.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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