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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
once he saw the kind of jail time he was facing, the suspect was singing loud and clear to the police
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as in jam session
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Recent Examples of sing
John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The mashup finds common ground over both the romantic desperation that the songs share lyrically and the depressing lyrics, sung beautifully over tropical, upbeat music.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The dueling ideas did not sit well with some Republicans, who are pleading with the White House to sing from the same song sheet.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, the singers have openly supported each other’s work and sung each other’s praises.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The need to sing and dance together is as ancient as the earliest humans who played drums and chanted around campfires.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The mashup finds common ground over both the romantic desperation that the songs share lyrically and the depressing lyrics, sung beautifully over tropical, upbeat music.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The dueling ideas did not sit well with some Republicans, who are pleading with the White House to sing from the same song sheet.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, the singers have openly supported each other’s work and sung each other’s praises.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sing
Verb
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The need to sing and dance together is as ancient as the earliest humans who played drums and chanted around campfires.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite a strong promo, fans chanted for Roman Reigns.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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People on TikTok openly share negative experiences, cry on camera, discuss red carpet looks from their beds, or talk about books while rolling their eyes, furrowing their brows, and raising their voices.—
Leila Herrmann,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Prior to the premiere, O’Brien talked to Variety about the challenge of playing dual parts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of course, going from shows to pickleball classes to after-hours jam sessions at B.B. King’s Blues Club can be tiring.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a separate post a few hours later, Bieber shared a video of a jam session at his home.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The album, which the rapper formerly known as Kanye West had teased on Tuesday (March 18) as unfinished and partially vocalized through AI technology, takes a bold and experimental approach to his artistry.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Multiple reports indicate Cora was consistent in vocalizing his desire for the team to acquire Bregman.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Giamatti plays Phillip, living alone in a Cape Cod estate inherited from his parents when he’s interrupted by a phone call informing him of the death of an old girlfriend Carol.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station watch commander informed the Times no crime had taken place at the residence.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The church annually has a songfest following Dec. 25, which actually begins the Christmas season, but this one will honor the Rev. Wally Hyclak, who is retiring Jan. 1.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Dec. 2019
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The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.—
Dennis Hohenberger,
Courant Community,
29 May 2018
Noun
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For lunch there are soups, salads, quiches and toasts, such as avocado toast or peanut butter and jam.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a pair of visits by pitching coach Pete Maki, Alcalde got out of the jam by striking out Yordan Alvarez looking and getting Christian Walker to fly out.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Sing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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