singing

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
  • In Kabul, Afghans took to the squares carrying Taliban flags and chanting slogans in support of the government.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrations under tight security In Kabul, Afghans took to the squares carrying Taliban flags and chanting slogans in support of the government.
    Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • In the distance, a toddler in a matching Nike outfit literally leaped into the arms of a crying woman, perhaps a grandmother, squeezing tightly for a hug.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Unintentional noise could be heard, even a baby crying, Dolly said.
    Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When families of the Lincoln’s sailors started talking with reporters, their complaints were met with contempt from the top.
    Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Taken with each other, Celine agrees to continue talking with Jesse in Vienna before his morning flight.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Coach Todd Monken made the announcement Monday after informing Watson and Sanders.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In December 2024, the FBI issued a notice to sports leagues informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes, CBS Sports reported.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Singing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singing. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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