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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
But conflicts can be worsened when underlying emotions, never verbalized, emerge after the caregiving ends.
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The person still feels pain, but may not be able to localize it or verbalize it.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
This is first verbalized by Amrita, the resort’s wellness guide, during her session with Rick, referring to the state of restlessness that distracts people from meditation, and thus, a stillness of interiority that may yield enlightenment.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The person still feels pain, but may not be able to localize it or verbalize it.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
This is first verbalized by Amrita, the resort’s wellness guide, during her session with Rick, referring to the state of restlessness that distracts people from meditation, and thus, a stillness of interiority that may yield enlightenment.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Nearly 153,000 five-star ratings says a lot, but reviewers are saying even more.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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However, the Navy, which also celebrates its 250th anniversary in October, has no plans for a similar parade, a spokesperson told USA TODAY, neither does the Marine Corps for its 250th in November.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Mouth can also talk his way out of issues and has a flair for foreign languages, like any smooth-talking Sag.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Last year for Mother's Day, Parker spoke with PEOPLE about motherhood and shared that becoming a parent has been one of the greatest gifts she's received.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The presenters spoke their mother tongue (Farsi and Hindi), which was detected and translated in real-time to English.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Hegseth planned to appear before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell to discuss the administration's upcoming 2026 budget request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Now seems like a good time to look at each one and discuss the highlights of the different articles, player options and plug in rules on display in each.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Few others around the world, though, shared their joy.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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For example, Boys said at her children’s school students are encouraged to bring candy on standardized test days to share with the class.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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