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as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
she's not one to vocalize her worries
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Recent Examples of vocalized
Edison, who vocalized a desire for low prices serving more people, saw General Electric pursue a different course.
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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
At Google, longtime artificial intelligence leader Jeff Dean vocalized his views and was thanked by a number of his colleagues for standing up.
—Lola Murti,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly all on the council members vocalized their beliefs that the city should not be in the business of owning and operating a homeless shelter.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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
At Google, longtime artificial intelligence leader Jeff Dean vocalized his views and was thanked by a number of his colleagues for standing up.
—Lola Murti,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly all on the council members vocalized their beliefs that the city should not be in the business of owning and operating a homeless shelter.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalized
Verb
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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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But in the meantime, the president can’t take back his words, words that appear to meet the UN definition of genocide and, when uttered by a world leader, are taken as policy.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At one point, some fans chanted for a coaching change and for better play on the field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mourners at his funeral chanted against the royal family.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Slow down enough to actually hear what’s being said, not just the surface of it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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But experts, including Malik, said that regulatory delays are a key deterrent for South Korean companies looking to invest in India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 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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Then Stu discovered that Brian had talked Eric Easton into paying him five pounds more a week as the leader of the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In their joint cover of Vogue's May 2026 issue, Streep and Wintour talked to Greta Gerwig about the differences between The Devil Wears Prada and its follow-up.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The caller told dispatch her 20-year-old son was inside the home and threatening to harm himself.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Banks and Fahy are sensational, and both get to smoke even after they’ve been told not to because the smell might infest the chintz drapes in the breakfast room.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Dries and Charlap Hyman discussed the way client requests have changed over the years.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hayes shared a message on social media after Reiten’s move was announced.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a news release shared with CBS News Texas, the district said teachers who work directly in a classroom with children as the teacher of record will get an automatic 5% salary increase for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Vocalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalized. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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