warbles 1 of 2

plural of warble
as in melodies
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect whistled a cheerful warble as he strolled down the street

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warbles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of warble
as in trills
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones the skylark warbled prettily outside our window

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Noun
  • This is an album in which harsh, scraping sounds make sweet vocal melodies sound even sweeter, where that kindness of spirit may flicker but never quite fades away.
    Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
  • Oba Femi Inalpi Arena sang along to the melodies of Brock Lesnar’s iconic theme song.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Is that panic, when the flute trills high?
    Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What to do after writing some of this century’s most devastating songs about the torment of breaking up?
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • She’s beloved as evidenced by her fans recreating her songs on TikTok.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The decades-old smash, from perhaps the bestselling artist of all time, has never managed to conquer the list of the bestselling R&B-only tunes via platforms like iTunes.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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“Warbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warbles. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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