verbalisms

Definition of verbalismsnext
plural of verbalism
as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy

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Noun
  • Instruments and voices accumulate into immense, sustained, saturating dissonances, with a snare drum cutting through the tear-gas haze.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • The fun voices, the monologues, the movement, everything.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The additional patents can include new doses, formulations or delivery devices.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 13 May 2026
  • Ashwagandha comes in a variety of formulations and dosage forms such as capsules, powders, and liquid.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Shabbat is one of the great expressions of that wisdom — and one that feels especially relevant today.
    Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
  • Right now, finding out information about babies' stress levels is dependent on casual observation of crying, facial expressions, and movement, as well as basic vital signs, Northwestern said.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving concerns over dwindling oil stockpiles and a further oil shock, according to statements from the International Energy Agency, alongside banks and energy executives.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • Other stations issued statements prior to the airing of each episode claiming that the show did not reflect the channel’s opinions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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“Verbalisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalisms. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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