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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
Verb
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The idea was that it was supposed to measure some kind of a brainwave flow and then maybe warble a tone when the brainwave state changed.—
Brandon Sneed,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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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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On today’s episode: John Legend croons; CPI inflation soothes; Same job as mom?—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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In between shots of his family time, Justin dances across the edge of the boat, sings straight at director Cole Bennett's camera and moodily croons while gazing at the floor.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hiring has kept up a solid, albeit slower pace, humming along with less disruption than some economists anticipated.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Nets could never find a way to get their offense humming in minutes.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Thompson was pretty brave for weaving his fingers with Meg's, considering how long and sharp her stiletto manicure is.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 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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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
Verb
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Take a look above at K. Michelle trolling Rasheeda at a recent concert.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Destiny 2 fans have been asking for various things to be added or at the very least, return to the game for years now, and now a game has come along that almost seems to be trolling it at this point.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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