singing

Definition of singingnext
present participle of sing
1
as in chanting
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 roaring
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the cantor sang the prayers before the entire congregation

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

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4
as in talking
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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Verb
  • During the last international break, when Germany faced Ghana in Stuttgart, the crowd at the Neckarstadion spent much of the evening chanting for Undav’s introduction from the bench.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Padres fans packed Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú for the Mexico City Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, cheering and chanting while making new friends far from home.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Backstage, everyone was crying and shaking, Pearlman says.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The adults settle into seats facing each other while children from different families run behind them, squealing, playing, crying.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.
    Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The legislation requires employers with more than 100 full-time employees to file a 60-day notice informing employees and government officials of upcoming layoffs.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • After informing her choir teacher about what happened, a nurse was informed who then called the girl's parents.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Singing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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