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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
For example, highlight your company values and attributes the ideal hire should possess, like leadership, loyalty, technical skills, written or verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills.
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Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even the final episode, where Molly enters the final stretch of her illness, is made bearable by a funny and warm performance by Paula Pell as a hospice nurse who pulls no verbal punches.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Palma said police received a call that shots were fired during a verbal disturbance in front of a residence.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
In the hearing, Judge Boasberg grilled the Justice Department lawyer on what happened last weekend when those planes took off and landed in El Salvador despite the judge's verbal order in court from the bench that they be turned around immediately.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even the final episode, where Molly enters the final stretch of her illness, is made bearable by a funny and warm performance by Paula Pell as a hospice nurse who pulls no verbal punches.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Palma said police received a call that shots were fired during a verbal disturbance in front of a residence.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
In the hearing, Judge Boasberg grilled the Justice Department lawyer on what happened last weekend when those planes took off and landed in El Salvador despite the judge's verbal order in court from the bench that they be turned around immediately.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbal
Adjective
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Football content creator Will Powell — better known by his social media pseudonym, Bryan’s Gunn — has always been fascinated by the linguistic quirks and tropes of football.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those metrics included educational-attainment diversity, linguistic diversity, and industry diversity.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Good oral hygiene and daily tongue scrubbings with a toothbrush typically turn the tongue back to normal in a few months.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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In 2004, Brian pleaded no contest to a charge of oral copulation with a minor under 16 and performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old in connection with the case.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Open, warm, and highly communicative, Chauffe, who performs as hemlock, has made a name for herself around the country by embracing a free-spirited and loose approach to her music and her everyday life.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Image The accusations, however, that the institution’s leaders are neither approachable nor communicative will linger after Mr. Hill’s departure.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The emotional and compelling delivery drew millions of views across social media, with many praising his endurance and rhetorical skills.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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What began as a call for awareness of real life injustices has been transformed into a punchline and rhetorical scapegoat for everything from corporate policies to education.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Verbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbal. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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