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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
Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The lack of conversations about this issue is partly because some mothers, understandably, often feel apprehensive about confronting friends and family for fear of being perceived negatively for vocalizing their hurt and needs — a common consequence.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Australia and New Zealand have both vocalized support of Andrew’s removal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Put together, those two sounds − one whistled, one vocalized − combine to create the familiar whinny or neigh people hear.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The lack of conversations about this issue is partly because some mothers, understandably, often feel apprehensive about confronting friends and family for fear of being perceived negatively for vocalizing their hurt and needs — a common consequence.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Australia and New Zealand have both vocalized support of Andrew’s removal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Put together, those two sounds − one whistled, one vocalized − combine to create the familiar whinny or neigh people hear.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
Verb
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The high temperature runs about five to 10 degrees below average for Patriots Day, the meteorologist said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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But hey, like Elsa sang — the cold never bothered me anyway.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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They were uttered by de facto general manager Duke Tobin days after the 2025 season ended.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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On streets and avenues across the capital, drivers blared car horns and cranked up anti-government songs while people marching in the streets chanted and screamed.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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As Bianco walked through the bayfront convention hotel after the forum, he was swarmed by supporters chanting his name.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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McMahon told me that another priority is patriotic education.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don Cheadle told Entertainment Tonight in July 2021about tying the knot with his partner of nearly 30 years, Bridgid Coulter, during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Market wobbled, then rallied on signals that Tehran might still want to talk, with investors assessing the blockade as brinkmanship as expectations for a possible deal rise.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Smith said after talking to Gregg, Wheels Up reduced the price to $850, but storage fees for having the car since April 1 bring the grand total to at least $2,600.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Just two months ago, multi-generation cattle rancher Joe Fischer spoke about the pressures of keeping his operation running.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Today, however, parents can receive updates immediately and respond just as quickly — sometimes before even speaking with their child.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nothing has been officially scheduled yet, the official said, who asked not to be named to discuss the administration's internal plans.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to the agenda, the Board of Managers will discuss behind closed doors the decision not to renew or terminate certain contracts, then take up a public vote.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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