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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
she's not one to vocalize her worries
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Recent Examples of vocalize
During these interactions, one bat wraps its wings around the other for several seconds while also vocalizing, researchers said.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Medevdev has always vocalized his venom inside.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
That was part of Johnson’s reasoning in publicly vocalizing a 70 percent completion rate goal for Williams.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The audit — which estimated the state could save up to $225 million in building expenses if California embraced telework — affirmed concerns state employees and their labor representatives have vocalized since Gov. Gavin Newsom issued his first return-to-office order last year.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Medevdev has always vocalized his venom inside.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
That was part of Johnson’s reasoning in publicly vocalizing a 70 percent completion rate goal for Williams.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The audit — which estimated the state could save up to $225 million in building expenses if California embraced telework — affirmed concerns state employees and their labor representatives have vocalized since Gov. Gavin Newsom issued his first return-to-office order last year.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
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Drone overflights again caused disruptions at Danish airports on Wednesday night, officials said, in the latest instance of unexplained drone sightings over sensitive facilities in the Scandinavian nation.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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When competitors finally saw that Venture Global was legit, Sabel said, the company had three projects underway in Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines—which is mostly online today—and CP2.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The About-Face Beauty founder first revealed that they’d been diagnosed with the T-cell disorder, as well as lupus, in June 2024, and sang about experiencing severe health issues on album The Great Impersonator.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nobody can sing Mariah’s songs like Mariah.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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My patients began to make different health choices and to question their prior ones almost as soon as the words were uttered.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Actress and comedian Heather McMahan, who hosted the first tee at Bethpage Black Golf Course on Long Island, New York, was heard on videos posted to social media chanting expletives against golfer Rory McIlroy.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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The rust mantra is wisely chanted when searching for a Karmann Ghia, and restoring one is as complicated as restoring any Porsche 356 from the period.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kelly opened her speech by telling the students that Charlie Kirk had been really looking forward to coming to this event.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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During tribal council, the Kele Tribe told host Jeff Probst that the decision was based on keeping the tribe strong.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Take it by talking with your doctor.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fireworks spouted directly beyond the stage where the president and others spoke, which had online critics questioning the need for them.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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About five days later, Madrigal convinced Hernandez to go to the same ranch, telling her that her husband was there and wanted to speak with her, according to the plea agreement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, steps away from the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, TIME hosted a panel to discuss how AI is transforming systems to address global challenges.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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This was followed by a montage of media reports discussing his return to late-night hosting duties.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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