vocalized

verb

past tense of vocalize
1
as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words she's not one to vocalize her worries

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2
as in chanted
to produce musical sounds with the voice spent some time vocalizing before the concert

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Recent Examples of vocalized Last week, Diggins vocalized a litany of frustrations with the Sky — ranging from her move to the bench to recovery resources to end-of-game management by coach Tyler Marsh — before being suddenly added to the injury report. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Jeremy Siegel, a seasoned economist and Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has vocalized concerns about the efficacy of gold as a buffer to inflation. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The speech came three months after Dolan vocalized a Finals-or-bust expectation during a rare interview on WFAN. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 Members of the Jewish community have vocalized feeling less safe in recent years. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 May 2026 The caption reveals what the video doesn't show right away that roughly a kilometer into the run, her dog stopped before a leopard vocalized about 164 feet away. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 And Bennett vocalized plans to prioritize taking advantage of the many opportunities the FIFA World Cup will bring to the area to benefit Parkville residents and businesses. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Australia and New Zealand have both vocalized support of Andrew’s removal. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 The people’s need for freedom has always been vocalized through protest, and the echoes of what’s happening there and what’s happening in Minneapolis are eerily similar. — Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalized
  1. uttered
  2. chanted
  3. said
  4. sang
  5. talked
  6. told
  7. discussed
  8. shared
Verb
  • Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of uttered
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  • Dom quickly came back with the three Amigos as some fans chanted for Dirty Dom.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Fans loudly chanted along to her songs and danced while an inflatable horse was being tossed around in the audience.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chanted
Verb
  • Shortly after arrival at the hospital, deputies said that 8-year-old Camila Leon had succumbed to her injuries.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Another person, Robert Zanolla, faces charges of felony conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as related misdemeanors, the office said.
    — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of sang
Verb
  • During our conversation immediately after the hearing, Bartos talked far less about geopolitics than about organizational behavior.
    — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of talked
Verb
  • Jeff Niklaus, the founder and CEO of Compliant Technologies, told AP by email that the company was unable to comment.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As far as Davis was told, once the ordeal was handled, the player simply asked for a different helmet and returned to practice.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of told
Verb
  • During his time on Miller’s podcast, the secretary also discussed fatherhood and conspiracy theories.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Officials also discussed a $10 million replacement for the municipal golf course clubhouse and a potential $6 million replacement for the Parkwood Pool.
    — Sofi Zeman August 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussed
Verb
  • This is good energy for discussing a trip, class, belief, or shared future with someone whose view expands yours.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • General manager Terri Todak shared pictures showing about 40 sites underwater.
    — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shared

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