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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress
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Recent Examples of verbalize
But conflicts can be worsened when underlying emotions, never verbalized, emerge after the caregiving ends.
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The person still feels pain, but may not be able to localize it or verbalize it.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
This is first verbalized by Amrita, the resort’s wellness guide, during her session with Rick, referring to the state of restlessness that distracts people from meditation, and thus, a stillness of interiority that may yield enlightenment.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The person still feels pain, but may not be able to localize it or verbalize it.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
This is first verbalized by Amrita, the resort’s wellness guide, during her session with Rick, referring to the state of restlessness that distracts people from meditation, and thus, a stillness of interiority that may yield enlightenment.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
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Two men are dead following a shooting in Dundalk on Monday, Baltimore County Police say.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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The responses to use of one of the terms that still can’t be printed or aired in most mainstream news outlets often depends on the affiliation of the person who uttered the word.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In our bubble, that slur was only uttered by crude uncles.—
Charles E. Kraus,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Not talking an exceptionally high level; not the top-shelf stuff.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Tempest, grateful for his schoolboy French, paused to talk to her.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The Athletic spoke to several Canadian sports fans, some of them Bills season-ticket holders, who declined to be interviewed over fears their comments could be used against them at the border.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Subscribe On Tuesday, Nvidia also confirmed that Huang was in China and had met government and industry officials to discuss the benefits of AI and ways for researchers to advance safe and secure AI.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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In this interview, the co-founder of Kodiak Cakes and now founder of Kindling discusses his strategic approach to building a brand, disrupting categories, and the evolving landscape of health-conscious snacking.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Students are also encouraged to participate in activities celebrating the cultures of their heritage and sharing them with other students.—
Rebecca Noel
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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By building digital ecosystems where companies can work together and share real-time data, industry leaders create a supply chain that is not only more responsive, agile and resilient but also elastic—a concept Gartner highlights as critical for modern supply chains.—
Jim Bureau,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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