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Humans have practiced some form of yodeling since at least the 13th century, when Marco Polo encountered Tibetan monks on his travels who used the vocal technique for long-distance communication.
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ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Wander snowy trails and savor hearty cuisine at a boutique hotel in the Catskills, taste wine and play board games at a stylish ranch by Yosemite National Park, even learn the art of yodeling at a hideaway in the Austrian Alps.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Concept art revealed at D23 also showed the gang of toys — such as Jessie the yodeling cowgirl (voiced by different actresses) and Rex (Wallace Shawn) — looking sad as their owner seemed more interested in a tablet, hinting at their emotional yet humorous struggles.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
Wander snowy trails and savor hearty cuisine at a boutique hotel in the Catskills, taste wine and play board games at a stylish ranch by Yosemite National Park, even learn the art of yodeling at a hideaway in the Austrian Alps.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Concept art revealed at D23 also showed the gang of toys — such as Jessie the yodeling cowgirl (voiced by different actresses) and Rex (Wallace Shawn) — looking sad as their owner seemed more interested in a tablet, hinting at their emotional yet humorous struggles.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yodel
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The famous John Williams fanfare that blasted Star Wars onto our screens had appreciably less impact than even a standard screen would now offer, let alone IMAX and Dolby Cinema premium offerings while at some parts of the film, the sound warbled a little, before returning to normal.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The whole montage was respectful and gracious, with a classical score, rather than a pop chipmunk warbling a sensitive ballad about dead people.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nat King Cole crooned about its kicks in a 1946 hit song.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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This might be the most 1990s song to ever exist in the best possible way — a perfectly airy mix of programmed drums, keyboards, whooshing ocean sounds, and crooning backup singers.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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But stimming takes on many other forms that are common in the workplace, such as humming, pen-clicking or using stress balls and fidget toys.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Singing, humming, laughing and even gargling stimulate the vagus nerve, and cold-water exposure can activate it and enhance its tone. 4.—
Paul von Zielbauer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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There’ll probably be some cowbells, and there might be someone trilling in sultry Portuguese or a burst of wordless, stoic alpha-male grunts.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her soft-focus voice floats over trilling mandolin picking and reserved fiddle.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS 'CAN’T FIX STUPID' – DNC effort to troll Trump with taco truck backfires as conservatives erupt.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The New Day once again appeared on commentary to troll the War Raiders.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Emma called me, her voice quavering, while more calls rolled in.—
Matt Wolf,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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And since Joan herself, with that quavering soprano, is a fierce customer, famous in her own right, she’s done with being treated like Dylan’s accessory.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Yodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yodel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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