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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
Clark has publicly vocalized her support and high regard for White’s basketball mind.
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Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Butler is one of several Black founders who vocalized concerns about how the boycott could hurt already vulnerable Black businesses back in February.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Born Again’s Charlie Cox), vocalizing the Gen Z anxiety simmering underneath the gang’s high-key hijinks.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Duffy has also vocalized his intentions to review the mandatory air traffic controller retirement age, which is currently set at 56, which the union opposes.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Butler is one of several Black founders who vocalized concerns about how the boycott could hurt already vulnerable Black businesses back in February.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Born Again’s Charlie Cox), vocalizing the Gen Z anxiety simmering underneath the gang’s high-key hijinks.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Duffy has also vocalized his intentions to review the mandatory air traffic controller retirement age, which is currently set at 56, which the union opposes.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalize
Verb
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The case against Severance-Lopez, Yard said, hinges on a single email to Zhang containing a W-9 tax form.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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 crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Likewise, its renditions of Elvis hits — in an array of voices, often sung sweetly or comically rather than in the King’s trademark purring growl — make an argument that these are not rock songs but showtunes.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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Around her, where NBA chants once echoed, beach volleyball fans cheered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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On the ground, chanting protesters called for an oil embargo and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – echoing a threat made by Tehran during its 12-day war with Israel last month.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
11 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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An attorney told the Herald/Times her client was detained by federal immigration agents after a routine-check in at an ICE field office.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
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
Verb
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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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“Vocalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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