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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
The siblings butt heads and trade fists, though no one throws verbal barbs like Leo.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
There has been verbal, financial and even weaponry against Russia.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Keith allegedly initially ignored verbal commands to exit the vehicle and police used bean bag rounds to subdue him, court records said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
The verbal notice came from HHS officials in a meeting with CDC leaders, according to a federal official who was at the meeting.
—Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
There has been verbal, financial and even weaponry against Russia.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Keith allegedly initially ignored verbal commands to exit the vehicle and police used bean bag rounds to subdue him, court records said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
The verbal notice came from HHS officials in a meeting with CDC leaders, according to a federal official who was at the meeting.
—Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbal
Adjective
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By focusing on linguistic and cultural inclusivity, AmarDoctor’s digital health platform addresses hurdles that often prevent low-income, rural, or disenfranchised populations from seeking timely treatment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to studies, there are over 10,000 identifiable ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and religious groups in the world (and according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, indigenous peoples alone account for approximately 5,000 distinct cultures).—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Advances in hormone therapy include the delivery of estrogen through a transdermal patch or gel, which appears to impart a lower risk of developing blood clots than oral delivery does.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case on March 4, when both sides will be allowed to present their cases and answer questions from the Supreme Court justices.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Socialisation And Early Gendered Communication Training From childhood, boys and girls are socialized into different communicative patterns.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Butler has been a revelation, fitting in seamlessly on both ends as a communicative, physical player.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Last spring, the Kremlin added a new rhetorical weapon to its regular barrages against President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.—
Paul Sonne,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Verbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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