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Humans have practiced some form of yodeling since at least the 13th century, when Marco Polo encountered Tibetan monks on his travels who used the vocal technique for long-distance communication.
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ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Wander snowy trails and savor hearty cuisine at a boutique hotel in the Catskills, taste wine and play board games at a stylish ranch by Yosemite National Park, even learn the art of yodeling at a hideaway in the Austrian Alps.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Concept art revealed at D23 also showed the gang of toys — such as Jessie the yodeling cowgirl (voiced by different actresses) and Rex (Wallace Shawn) — looking sad as their owner seemed more interested in a tablet, hinting at their emotional yet humorous struggles.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Wander snowy trails and savor hearty cuisine at a boutique hotel in the Catskills, taste wine and play board games at a stylish ranch by Yosemite National Park, even learn the art of yodeling at a hideaway in the Austrian Alps.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Concept art revealed at D23 also showed the gang of toys — such as Jessie the yodeling cowgirl (voiced by different actresses) and Rex (Wallace Shawn) — looking sad as their owner seemed more interested in a tablet, hinting at their emotional yet humorous struggles.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yodel
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The track begins with Winter’s distinct vocals warbling and wobbling over a tender percussion groove.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The famous John Williams fanfare that blasted Star Wars onto our screens had appreciably less impact than even a standard screen would now offer, let alone IMAX and Dolby Cinema premium offerings while at some parts of the film, the sound warbled a little, before returning to normal.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Black Francis and Emma Richardson — who joined the band in 2024 — crooned the grungy, guitar heavy tune.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Since people started crooning her lyrics to pets, children, each other and the camera earlier this year, the song has been used in 17 million videos and racked up more than 27 billion views worldwide via the app, according to ABC News.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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The grand ballroom of the Austin Film Society's 40th anniversary gala hummed with energy.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The Fed has kept interest rates steady for several months now as the U.S. economy continues to hum along better than many had expected.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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There’ll probably be some cowbells, and there might be someone trilling in sultry Portuguese or a burst of wordless, stoic alpha-male grunts.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her soft-focus voice floats over trilling mandolin picking and reserved fiddle.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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That bull sharks swim up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico and occasionally troll the waters.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The randomness is endemic to how Gen Z is trolling reality right now.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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That quavering in his 13-year-old daughter’s voice pierces his heart.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Emma called me, her voice quavering, while more calls rolled in.—
Matt Wolf,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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“Yodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yodel. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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