sang

variants or sung
Definition of sangnext
past tense of sing
1
as in chanted
to produce musical sounds with the voice it's relatively rare to find actors who can also sing well

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2
as in roared
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

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3
as in cried
to utter one's distinctive animal sound I can hear a bird singing in the distance

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as in talked
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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Recent Examples of sang With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025 America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Its sneering tone of youthful derision took on new dimensions and a chilling sense of pathos when sung by a 75-year-old musician approaching his final chapter in life. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 The black-and-white video featured special appearances by his wife Hailey Bieber and their son Jack Blues, 11 months, as Bieber sang the tune. Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sang
Verb
  • But this season many chanted expletives during fixtures against Fulham and Crystal Palace.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
  • At one point, some fans chanted for a coaching change and for better play on the field.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • His mother attended each graduation and cried.
    Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Anthony also cried and asked officers whether Metcalf would be OK, and asked whether the stabbing could be considered self-defense.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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  • Someone get that chat-naming psychic on the phone and find out if she’s talked to Deux Moi.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
  • One of the most talked-about pairs is Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who reportedly got engaged in late April.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Then Friday arrived, a deal was reached and Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell informed Greenard of the news.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.
    Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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  • Charl Schwartzel and Jon Rahm, who won the Masters in 2023, both squeaked by at 4 over, while Sergio Garcia was only one stroke better than that duo at 3 over.
    Bob Harkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This is what happened when Comal Pieper, bombarded by a relentless attack all game by a dominant Frisco Wakeland, squeaked off with a 1-0 win Friday at Birkelbach Field in the UIL Class 5A Division II championship game.
    Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Sang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sang. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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