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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 vocalized
Members of the Jewish community have vocalized feeling less safe in recent years.
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Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 May 2026
The caption reveals what the video doesn't show right away that roughly a kilometer into the run, her dog stopped before a leopard vocalized about 164 feet away.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Edison, who vocalized a desire for low prices serving more people, saw General Electric pursue a different course.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And Bennett vocalized plans to prioritize taking advantage of the many opportunities the FIFA World Cup will bring to the area to benefit Parkville residents and businesses.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Giddey bluntly vocalized the reality of his team’s current position.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Australia and New Zealand have both vocalized support of Andrew’s removal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The people’s need for freedom has always been vocalized through protest, and the echoes of what’s happening there and what’s happening in Minneapolis are eerily similar.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Pats cornerback Carlton Davis vocalized his support for a Gonzalez extension Tuesday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 May 2026
The caption reveals what the video doesn't show right away that roughly a kilometer into the run, her dog stopped before a leopard vocalized about 164 feet away.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Edison, who vocalized a desire for low prices serving more people, saw General Electric pursue a different course.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And Bennett vocalized plans to prioritize taking advantage of the many opportunities the FIFA World Cup will bring to the area to benefit Parkville residents and businesses.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Giddey bluntly vocalized the reality of his team’s current position.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Australia and New Zealand have both vocalized support of Andrew’s removal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The people’s need for freedom has always been vocalized through protest, and the echoes of what’s happening there and what’s happening in Minneapolis are eerily similar.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Pats cornerback Carlton Davis vocalized his support for a Gonzalez extension Tuesday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalized
Verb
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That line, uttered by Duncan in the last scene of this week’s episode, is as succinct a thesis statement as The Audacity has offered about the ethical wasteland of Silicon Valley.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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The reference, for those who don’t closely follow conservative news sources, was to a line Obama uttered in 2012.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This was the strike slogan chanted by the French group’s employees in Italy protesting against the prospective layoffs at the McQueen brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The House floor vote in Nashville was met with raucous protests by activists yelling from the balcony of the visitors’ gallery and from Black lawmakers who stood at the front of the chamber linking arms in prayer as protesters sounded air horns and chanted slogans against the new map.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Lynch, the SponsorUnited CEO, said marketing deals now allow sportsbooks to blanket arenas with advertising that shows up in broadcasts.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Clark did wrestle at Madison during the 2024-25 season, Canning said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Verb
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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Maisey, played by the phenomenal Lark White, is Black, and her shy adoptive father, Wayne (Ben Beckley), has never talked to her about her birth parents or even about race.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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At many such events in the past, people seated near me have talked throughout the concert.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Verb
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One of the guns had hate speech written on it, the sources told The Times, and anti-Islamic writings were found in a vehicle.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Miller, who has lived in the area for just a month, told NBC San Diego that his favorite thing about his neighborhood is how friendly and welcoming everyone has been.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The pitcher and his coaches discussed focusing on previously successful drills and keys in his delivery as possible solutions to his struggles.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ratcliffe met with Rodríguez Castro, Interior Minister Lázaro Álvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services, and discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Jeremy Chinn and second-round rookie Treydan Stukes shared the spot in Johnson’s absence Wednesday.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Grayson is then alleged to have shoved the shift lead and struck her in the face, according to police, who also shared security footage from the incident.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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“Vocalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalized. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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