1
as in vocal
expressed or communicated by voice
a baby's crying is usually interpreted as an oral expression of distress
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as in verbal
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
lawyers for the plaintiff will be presenting oral arguments before the Supreme Court next week
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Recent Examples of oral
As a result, research suggests that patch users are less likely to experience digestive side effects and consistent use is easier than daily oral supplements.
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Helena Kudiabor, SELF, 13 Mar. 2026
Mouth dryness can make someone more prone to oral and dental issues.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s how long the composition of someone’s gut microbiome may be affected by a course of oral antibiotics, according to a study published this week in Nature Medicine.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
But Evans-Wentz translated only a part of the book, and the translation was based on oral commentary rather than the Tibetan text.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Helena Kudiabor, SELF, 13 Mar. 2026
Mouth dryness can make someone more prone to oral and dental issues.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s how long the composition of someone’s gut microbiome may be affected by a course of oral antibiotics, according to a study published this week in Nature Medicine.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
But Evans-Wentz translated only a part of the book, and the translation was based on oral commentary rather than the Tibetan text.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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Hall has previously been a vocal critic of the celebration online, both before and after he was elected to the state education board in 2024.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Frye is a vocal proponent of leucovorin, and his research on the drug was cited by federal health officials in September.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the video, a group of young teens appeared to be in a verbal dispute before a physical altercation quickly escalated between two girls.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Solomon continued to yell, pull away from officers and refuse lawful verbal commands even after he was restrained.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spurgeon is soft-spoken, but also knows when the stick is needed as much as the carrot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Interaction between humans and robots is usually studied through visual and spoken exchanges.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Oral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oral. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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