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as in linguistic
of or relating to words or language
the child didn't yet have the verbal skills needed to tell the doctor about the pain he was experiencing
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as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
a verbal agreement carries less force than a written contract
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Recent Examples of verbal
The verbal exchanges between O’Steen and Bangs during his time on the stand were, at times, tense.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Miller said her children are high-functioning and verbal.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
In contrast, traditional methods like verbal reassurance or security primes without touch did not alleviate jealousy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Kason was able to respond to verbal commands when he was taken off sedation, KPRC reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Miller said her children are high-functioning and verbal.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
In contrast, traditional methods like verbal reassurance or security primes without touch did not alleviate jealousy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Kason was able to respond to verbal commands when he was taken off sedation, KPRC reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbal
Adjective
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There are arguments for Turkish, Serbo-Croatian, and Lithuanian roots, among others, suggestive of the linguistic cross-fertilizations of central and southeastern Europe.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Sep. 2025
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Forty years ago, Donald Homa, a professor of psychology at Arizona State University specializing in memory and the visual perception of linguistic stimuli, was contacted by officials at the American Speed Reading Academy with an extraordinary tale.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Houry argued in her testimony that Kennedy’s direction will not Make America Health Again, pointing to staffing cuts at offices focused on tobacco, HIV, oral health and screenings for newborns.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company also cites statistics that show a lot of room for growth in the electric oral care category.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whitney Decker told the detective her ex-husband had always been communicative about their children and previously returned them when he was supposed to.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Communicate And Collaborate On AI Usage Rules Be collaborative and communicative.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a rhetorical gap between Arizona politicos highlighted a major split for the congressional delegation, with some members turning to other matters or saying nothing at all.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken an increasingly hard rhetorical line on immigration.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Verbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbal. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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