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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
Qing Bao has become increasingly active in return, wandering her habitat, scent marking, climbing trees and vocalizing back at Bao Li.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Throughout our interview, Cardi seems self-conscious about vocalizing her anxieties, not about the anxieties themselves, but there are so many of them spewing out of her.
—Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
But vocalizing lessons isn't always the best way.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
The lack of conversations about this issue is partly because some mothers, understandably, often feel apprehensive about confronting friends and family for fear of being perceived negatively for vocalizing their hurt and needs — a common consequence.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Many Cabinet members have since rallied around the Prime Minister, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy among those vocalizing their support.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
And then what Kali was saying to her was vocalizing the other side of the argument.
—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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Throughout our interview, Cardi seems self-conscious about vocalizing her anxieties, not about the anxieties themselves, but there are so many of them spewing out of her.
—Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
But vocalizing lessons isn't always the best way.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
The lack of conversations about this issue is partly because some mothers, understandably, often feel apprehensive about confronting friends and family for fear of being perceived negatively for vocalizing their hurt and needs — a common consequence.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Many Cabinet members have since rallied around the Prime Minister, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy among those vocalizing their support.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
And then what Kali was saying to her was vocalizing the other side of the argument.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalizing
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That’s why what this current Magic team is saying – and not saying – matters so much.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed those concerns in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, saying the suspect did not get very far.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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Like Flores and Natal, Kaik found that the company, York Service & Towing, would only take cash, telling her that sometimes, people would pay with a credit card then cancel the card before payment went through.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after telling her to contact security, Alvarez arrived upstairs.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But even speaking to a friendly interviewer, Kerr sounds like a guy backing off.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Beinart apologized to his left-wing critics for speaking in Tel Aviv.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the start of the episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable is back — and discussing some of the biggest Emmy news, including how submissions are down and what that will mean for this year’s race.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One viral claim alleged Brown had been sharing messages involving Thompson, and another also claimed Thompson and Brown recently followed each other on Instagram.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The commission cites a few examples where Gemini is the only route, like sending an email in your default mail client or sharing a photo with friends.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vocalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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