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non-verbally

American  
[nahn-vurb-uh-lee] / ˌnɑnˈvɜrb ə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that does not involve speaking.


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Apple said Thursday that it acquired Israeli startup Q.ai, which has technology that enables “whisper speech,” which could allow people to communicate quietly or non-verbally with futuristic devices such as smartglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It can be done non-verbally - the supercilious posture, the hard stare, the deep voice, the peremptory tone, the constant interruptions and other dominance displays.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2021

In “Moss,” Quill is aware of the player’s response, at times communicating with and non-verbally asking for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2020

Horses communicate primarily non-verbally and are open with their feelings and emotions.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2015

I give people a space to simply sit in silence and communicate with me deeply but non-verbally.

From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2010

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