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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
This is first verbalized by Amrita, the resort’s wellness guide, during her session with Rick, referring to the state of restlessness that distracts people from meditation, and thus, a stillness of interiority that may yield enlightenment.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
However, failing to acknowledge or verbalize love can gradually weaken intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, actively showing your forgiveness is more powerful than just verbalizing it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Acknowledge their importance: Simply verbalize their importance by reminding them they are loved.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
However, failing to acknowledge or verbalize love can gradually weaken intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, actively showing your forgiveness is more powerful than just verbalizing it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalize
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Officer and firefighters responded to a missing child in the area near 2401 Preston Road around 9 p.m., Frisco police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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Another victim was also found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Copying others only tells you what worked yesterday for someone else, when what leaders need to focus on is what will work for them tomorrow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Mouth can also talk his way out of issues and has a flair for foreign languages, like any smooth-talking Sag.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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On Wednesday, Scheffler spoke about the Charles Schwab Challenge, a tournament he’s performed well at over the past few years.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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The presenters spoke their mother tongue (Farsi and Hindi), which was detected and translated in real-time to English.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the return of the artifacts in a meeting with Canadian Catholic Cardinals in Rome this month ahead of Leo’s first mass, Jaime Battiste, a member of parliament who was also at the meeting, told the Canadian Press.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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But the truth is, many of the most essential life planning tools—like a will, trust or guardianship directive—are rarely discussed or offered at work.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Few others around the world, though, shared their joy.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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In Japan, ikebana artists maintain distinctive relationships with local florists and growers, who share seasonal knowledge and information about specific cultivars.—
Kosen Ohtsubo,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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“Verbalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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