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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police
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as in jam session
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Recent Examples of sing
Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Only male cicadas sing or make that buzzing noise they’re known for.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024
That catchiness is sure to inspire signature dance moves and more than a little sing along.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2024
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Verb
He’s set to perform a musical selection before J.D. Vance takes the vice presidential oath of office and sing the National Anthem toward the end of the ceremony.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Only male cicadas sing or make that buzzing noise they’re known for.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Oscar-winner sings, fights zombies, and almost punches a baby in EW's roundup of her best roles.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024
That catchiness is sure to inspire signature dance moves and more than a little sing along.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2024
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There’s also a reason MVP chants followed Jalen Brunson to the foul line late in overtime.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Hundreds of Yoon’s supporters rallied for hours in streets near the court and the detention center, waving banners and chanting slogans calling for his release.Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Critics cried nepotism and lamented Robert F. Kennedy’s lack of qualifications and prior experience.Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
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The cover photo shows Atkin, her husband Mike Rosenthal, and their son River embracing and later in the post, the stylist is pictured crying.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The ordeal worsened her already severe illness, leaving her virtually unable to eat, move, or talk for days after.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Foligno understands players can talk to the NHLPA and league about stiffer penalties.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Users will be able to synchronize their audio across their different speakers to amplify their favorite tunes for the ultimate jam session at home.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Here is a piece of life force from a jam session at Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, in May 1941.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lilly's combination of vocalizing and dancing while performing helps meld the crowd into a single unit.Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The finale opens on a lush green expanse of forest as women vocalize in the background.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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For democracies like India and the United States, these tools can be transformative in informing citizens and safeguarding public discourse.Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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The church annually has a songfest following Dec. 25, which actually begins the Christmas season, but this one will honor the Rev. Wally Hyclak, who is retiring Jan. 1.cleveland, cleveland, 13 Dec. 2019
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The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 29 May 2018
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Bakewell has several signature dishes, including the jam pastry Bakewell Pudding and the Bakewell Tart, a shortcrust pastry made with jam and almonds.Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The club lounge is well worth the upgrade, with beef noodle soup and black sesame croissants at breakfast, hojicha scones with Taiwanese pink guava jam for afternoon tea, and an outdoor terrace that feels like an urban oasis.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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