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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
The move — which comes as the federal government and other states have vocalized national security worries about the app — goes much further than existing policies to restrict access to the social media platform.
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Vox Staff, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Now Musk, who President Donald Trump tapped to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has vocalized support for tax incentives for mothers.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Following Hinchcliffe’s comments about Puerto Rico, several Latin stars vocalized their support for Harris, including Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and The View host Ana Navarro, among others.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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Vox Staff, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Now Musk, who President Donald Trump tapped to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has vocalized support for tax incentives for mothers.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Following Hinchcliffe’s comments about Puerto Rico, several Latin stars vocalized their support for Harris, including Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and The View host Ana Navarro, among others.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
Verb
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beyond his bona fides as a broadcasting dual threat, Berry has been a frequent motivational speaker and a jazz lover who sings with his own band.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the clip shared Wednesday (March 5), Gaga — looking low-key in a black baseball cap and T-shirt — sits at a piano in the SNL break room and openly sings observations about the comedians who filter in and out.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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That’s a strong statement, and trust me, the words were uttered with conviction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This statement could be uttered for any of Gigi Hadid’s recent bob looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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And are all those protesters chanting on the planet of Ghorman?—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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People who are part of the Northside Skull and Bones Gang played drums and chanted in the early morning hours, according to the Associated Press.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In community meetings last week, Tracy Richter, vice president for planning at the consulting firm HPM, told parents and other community members that keeping smaller schools like North Hi Mount operating is less cost effective than merging them to form bigger campuses.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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In photos obtained by Page Six, Affleck and Garner appeared to be in good spirits — laughing and talking — while at a paintball park in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But after talking with sources, a few quarterbacks turned heads during the combine.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Words spoken by a therapist who encouraged her to paint as a way to heal.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sriram herself also makes for an intriguing screen presence in the lead role that speaks to the dichotomous nature of the film.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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Consuelos and Ripa regularly discuss married life on their morning talk show.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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During a February 2020 exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Blige, 54, discussed Ayers’ impact on one of her favorite songs throughout her decades-long career.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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