vocalization

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Recent Examples of vocalization Cats may respond with house soiling, excessive vocalization, destructive behavior, aggression, overgrooming, or even PICA—eating non-food items. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 The coyotes are talking to each other, or at least sending out a vocalization that can be heard by other coyotes. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 The results support a theory that horses may have evolved to communicate multiple messages in a single vocalization, the study authors write. Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026 Each musician and dancer will sing a random note that creates a chord, a communal vocalization, though none are singers. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 Rio is in stable condition and under 24-hour monitoring by the zoo's team, showing healthy early signs such as strong vocalization, effective nursing and steady weight gain. CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025 The scientists found a build-up of a toxic protein known as amyloid-beta in the brains of the cats that had exhibited signs of the disease in life, including symptoms like confusion, disrupted sleep, and increased vocalization, or meowing. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocalization
Noun
  • The tour is, after all, effectively a low-key declaration of independence.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • However, the declaration did not state that she was paid for those activities.
    Theresa Clift May 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • But the couple who once believed Ted Maher's proclamations of innocence now wonder what really happened on the December night in Monte Carlo that ended with the deaths of a billionaire and his nurse.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • On May 8, the City of LA, MCST, and KOCCA hosted the official proclamation ceremony for the 2026 K-EXPO USA at Los Angeles City Hall to showcase the mutual support for the event.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Today, however, many companies still do not fully understand how their AI usage connects to broader sustainability commitments, and clearer communication between AI providers, enterprise buyers, and sustainability teams is still missing.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • More than half of travelers who experienced a significant disruption (defined as a delay of two-plus hours or a cancellation) said they were not proactively notified, and instead found out from a gate agent, an airport announcement, or by checking the airline app on their own.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
  • The hotel’s announcement said additional upgrades tied to energy efficiency, water conservation and responsible sourcing are planned as part of the broader renovation project.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026

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“Vocalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocalization. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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