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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 vocalizing
And then what Kali was saying to her was vocalizing the other side of the argument.
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Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Despite years of industry leaders vocalizing a need for greater diversity in executive suites and decision-making roles, and the chronic inequity remaining a punchline for award show jokes, the climate has changed.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
And leadership should be open about their own mental health struggles, and be proactive in vocalizing the resources and accommodations companies offer.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
The 90-minute show was a master class in vocalizing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Most of the Republicans vocalizing their disagreements are retiring, represent competitive districts or are perennial centrists.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 9 Dec. 2025
There’s a lesson in the character of Jenny actually speaking up for it, articulating and vocalizing your needs that can be met, or the relationship could not continue.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are not exactly seeing eye-to-eye, with the point guard openly speaking out against his coaches and then suffering some consequences for vocalizing that.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
During these interactions, one bat wraps its wings around the other for several seconds while also vocalizing, researchers said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalizing
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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith.—
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But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials disputed the DHS claims, saying videos showed the woman driving away from agents, not aiming at them.—
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Peaceful protest, chanting, and holding signs are protected forms of speech.—
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Protestors gathered in front of the building for three hours, chanting and singing.—
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Warm Up with a Minimalist Coat Black jeans, a chunky knit, and a minimalist black overcoat scream quiet luxury without uttering a single word.—
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The plot might not necessarily be the main course here, but that's easy to forgive when the shock factor is this good and Thorton's performance is outrageously hilarious without uttering a word.—
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Frankly, talking cost per use, the nail care hack pays for itself.—
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Seconds before the shooting, Good and her wife are seen talking to Ross.—
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
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While speaking with officer Marvin Kirk Brown, who issued the warrant, the victims' parents said the minors were child actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director, according to the arrest warrant.—
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These culturally sensitive classes are led by experienced Vietnamese educators and are tailored to the needs of Vietnamese-speaking families.—
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The audio, obtained by TMZ, includes Moore's wife Kelli discussing Moore's condition with police operators after Moore was fired from his position in December.—
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Hunt was just as optimistic as his coach when discussing the prospects of playing his first game since September, too.—
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There were 10 of us—yes, 10—sharing two toilets.—
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The Blue Lagoon star Christopher Atkins is sharing a health update with fans after recently undergoing surgery.—
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“Vocalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalizing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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