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as in linguistic
of or relating to words or language
the child didn't yet have the verbal skills needed to tell the doctor about the pain he was experiencing
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as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
a verbal agreement carries less force than a written contract
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Recent Examples of verbal
The verbal back and forth between Cuban and Trump has been aired on cable television for the past week as both parties aim to attract voters in the final days before the election.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
So, whether written or verbal, the ability to tailor explanations for your audience gives you a great advantage.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump’s closing message was also eclipsed by his verbal attacks on former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, one of the Republican officials who has become a key campaign surrogate for Harris.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
To help your baby develop verbal skills, talk to them frequently.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
So, whether written or verbal, the ability to tailor explanations for your audience gives you a great advantage.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump’s closing message was also eclipsed by his verbal attacks on former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, one of the Republican officials who has become a key campaign surrogate for Harris.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
To help your baby develop verbal skills, talk to them frequently.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbal
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The open-wheelers are collectively pushing back on a linguistic crackdown by the sport’s governing body.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Elevating their linguistic toolkit can help leaders more effectively embody their potential and inspire their teams.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dentists who care for kids’ oral health say the end of fluoridated drinking water would be detrimental.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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And given the court’s oral arguments earlier this month, San Francisco may be on its way to weakening environmental protections for the rest of the nation.Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, leaders must be transparent and communicative throughout the ERP implementation process.Miguel Llorca, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Be clear and communicative about what turns you on.Lexi Petronis, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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These subtle symbolic and rhetorical shifts suggest that North Korea is dissatisfied with China.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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But even when adjusted for rhetorical inflation, Trump has signaled plans for a starkly different sort of tariff regime.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Verbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbal. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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