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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
couldn't quite verbalize the cause of his mental distress
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Recent Examples of verbalize
The unspoken assumption is too awful — but also too hauntingly commonplace — for anyone to bother verbalizing: Tawi may be dead.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2024
Drawing from his expertise, Dr. Rick emphasizes the benefits of verbalizing stories.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Through storytelling, acting, coloring, and games, your child will have fun learning more about verbalizing their feelings and engaging in social-emotional learning.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2024
The building is crumbling, and Michonne has to get Rick to verbalize what the CRM did to him.
—Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2024
Drawing from his expertise, Dr. Rick emphasizes the benefits of verbalizing stories.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Through storytelling, acting, coloring, and games, your child will have fun learning more about verbalizing their feelings and engaging in social-emotional learning.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2024
The building is crumbling, and Michonne has to get Rick to verbalize what the CRM did to him.
—Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
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Another key limitation, Hall and Manson said, was the lack of a true placebo group.Simon Spichak, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
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Salmon said Lester couldn't assist in his own defense in the criminal case.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Unlike the multi-beat belt of that word on the Broadway recording, here, it’s uttered in affecting disbelief.Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Then Murren uttered what must have been music to Wynn CEO Craig Billings’ ears.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chapple told Vassos during the show that Goree's passing was the most devastating loss of his life, ScreenRant adds.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The incident began when store management told Owusu that a man, later identified as Rosario, was behaving erratically in the store by pacing back and forth, Bishop said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once.Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Local leaders were hesitant to speak at length about the congresswoman, wary of the perception that they would be seen as pressuring a reluctant candidate into running — which is how former Rep. Ron Dellums’ mayoral tenure is often remembered.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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In discussing future planning, Zhang Shenyu mentioned that Bailian has been focused on the development of Shanghai as an international consumption hub and the revitalization of urban commercial spaces.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The program includes a thought leadership panel with photographer Chen Man who will discuss her creative work with the brand for over a decade.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bongiovi could also be seen sharing a shot with his dad.Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The post shown on Facebook was shared by a satirical X account impersonating Bondi on Nov. 24.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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