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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
Paramount+ hasn't confirmed a future installment of the show, but the cast and crew have vocalized their hopes to continue the story.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Key Trump administration members have vocalized support for bitcoin, including RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Don Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, and others.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Though the 32-time Grammy winner has not vocalized support for Harris amid the 2024 election cycle, her presence has loomed large over the VP’s campaign.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
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).
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Key Trump administration members have vocalized support for bitcoin, including RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Don Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, and others.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Though the 32-time Grammy winner has not vocalized support for Harris amid the 2024 election cycle, her presence has loomed large over the VP’s campaign.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
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).
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
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In the first incident, a security guard contracted by the MTA at the 86th St. station on the Upper East Side confronted a man sneaking onto the downtown platform of the Nos. 4, 5, and 6 trains around 6:25 p.m., sources said.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Related: What will Kendrick Lamar sing during the Super Bowl?—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Jon Batiste will sing the National Anthem, and Kendrick Lamar will perform during the halftime show with SZA.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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But for the original thought — spoken over the Chiefs’ headset — Reid only uttered one word.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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These may be the final words Tesfaye utters as the Weeknd.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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The continual errors have led fans at home games to loudly chant for Woodson’s ouster.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Then, after more speeches and an introduction to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle, Phil left his stump and made his prediction as the crowd chanted his name and cheered.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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King, who’s been selling appliances at Abt Electronics in Glenview for about 21 years, was seeking guidance about what to tell customers worried about tariffs.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unlike past adaptations, this series tells the story from Watson’s perspective.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even with the help of microphones, he could sometimes barely be heard above the din of reporters and players talking in other areas of the room.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Within days, Trump was talking to reporters aboard Air Force One about taking control of the island.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some residents had previously spoken at a December hearing on the project when the Council voted to postpone a decision to better understand the project.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk listens to U.S. President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 11, 2025.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Steve Bannon has discussed with New York state prosecutors a potential plea deal in its criminal case charging the longtime ally of President Donald Trump with defrauding donors to a southern border wall, according to media reports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Today, world leaders from over 90 countries will gather in Paris to discuss artificial intelligence policy.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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