as in saying
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 Synonyms for verbalizing
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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026 -
But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials disputed the DHS claims, saying videos showed the woman driving away from agents, not aiming at them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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As Guerrero finished, Bichette stepped to his locker, uttering his final few words, too.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Another actor might play a moment of regret after uttering this, but Metcalf, as directed by Joe Mantello, is all momentum, in conversation and otherwise.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is no telling how long the restrictions might last or how much worse delays will get as Congress remains at a logjam.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beatty emphasizes that the key to creating the show was telling a clear story in a short format.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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While speaking at her daily news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum framed the moment as symbolic of a broader issue facing Mexican women.—
Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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To uncover others, tribal governments and Indigenous influencers are actively discussing the potential benefits of AI in their communities — as well as the potential risks.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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There were 10 of us—yes, 10—sharing two toilets.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Blue Lagoon star Christopher Atkins is sharing a health update with fans after recently undergoing surgery.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hazareesingh and Gibson emphasize the revolution’s role in articulating a radical idea of universal rights and cultivating new forms of democratic participation.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its new security strategy emphasizes the need for greater investment in critical mineral supply chains, but without articulating a vision for how those minerals should be used.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Verbalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalizing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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