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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
she's not one to vocalize her worries
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Recent Examples of vocalize
Hernandez has actually made that same association himself, according to the Globe reporting, but the show doesn’t seem interested in interrogating it or at least showing Aaron vocalize that flawed way of thinking about sexuality (yet).
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Lilly's combination of vocalizing and dancing while performing helps meld the crowd into a single unit.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The finale opens on a lush green expanse of forest as women vocalize in the background.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, has vocalized plans to go on strike at all of its Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Lilly's combination of vocalizing and dancing while performing helps meld the crowd into a single unit.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The finale opens on a lush green expanse of forest as women vocalize in the background.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the largest union of maritime workers in North America, has vocalized plans to go on strike at all of its Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports Oct. 1 if a new contract agreement can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their consultations and fittings are often quick and to the point, due largely to Trump’s certitude from years in fashion, Pierre has said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead, read your child a story or sing lullabies.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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While working through the audio issues, Billy Ray wandered the stage, sang a cappella, and left some viewers concerned about his hoarse voice and at times erratic behavior.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The two foes utter each other's names and glare at each other.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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At the bottom of that last one was written in small type the name of the man who had uttered that line.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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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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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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The dealership employee told police that Pan had asked to borrow the car for a test drive and had never returned.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The shots came in quick succession, Easton told him.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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About 18 people spoke at the meeting about Naperville’s electric utility and its contract with IMEA.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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And is this for the better or for worse? Chris Ward, the chief supply chain officer for the fast food burger chain spoke in a statement about the change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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The pair then discuss the best portrayals of Winston Churchill on screen, as well as their trip to Berlin.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over Zoom, Yost discussed the shocking finale, including three major scenes at the very end, the especially surprising final sequence that could change everything, and what to expect from Season 3.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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