verbally

Definition of verballynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of verbally Frank Senior was a barber who dreamed of being a singer, a nasty cur who beat his two sons and verbally whittled them down to a nub. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 It’s alleged that the man verbally abused a fellow passenger before pushing and kicking the seat in front of him, according to an Australian Federal Police media release. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Carla receives a voice recording that proves that one of the company’s most efficient team leaders, Madame Lalouette (Carine Rouvier), has been verbally abusing the timid Madame Morel (Sandra Le Gall). — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 At the start of their relationship, Sperr verbally agreed to give up her interior design career in favor of managing the pair’s homes, overseeing renovations, caring for Bass and representing the couple socially, according to the lawsuit. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbally
Adverb
  • But of course, huge fan of both lyrically and thematically and vocally of Leonard Cohen.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Acknowledge the strain openly, advocate vocally for resources and celebrate small wins.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • As the fan base collectively shakes their heads at the start of this season, and audibly shows their frustration at the first home game of the season, could the thought of keeping sustainability at the head coach position change in Green Bay?
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Shabazz started packing up his video equipment and swore audibly at officers several more times.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • That is, parents and other guardians are a child’s first teachers, and reading aloud to children contributes to their future literacy.
    — Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Tim Corpus, a composer, read aloud those remarks to his fellow musicians.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Verbally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbally. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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