1
as in to speak out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest "stupid" political decisions
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
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Recent Examples of sound off
After the news of her casting was announced, fans sounded off on social media and shared their view on a celebrity joining the show.
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Nathan Vinson, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS SODA SWAP – Costco's Pepsi-to-Coke switch goes viral as members sound off.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis sounded off on a number of topics amid a summer of change after holding his second annual youth basketball camp Sunday in Rocklin.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Players also have sounded off on social media, echoing concerns about arena security protocols.
—Alyce Brown, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Nathan Vinson, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS SODA SWAP – Costco's Pepsi-to-Coke switch goes viral as members sound off.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis sounded off on a number of topics amid a summer of change after holding his second annual youth basketball camp Sunday in Rocklin.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Players also have sounded off on social media, echoing concerns about arena security protocols.
—Alyce Brown, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound off
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Later, Redford displayed his politics on the stump, speaking out mostly on environmental issues.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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The model, who just walked the Luar show, recently spoke out about her career inspiring the hit Ryan Murphy series.—
James Factora,
Them.,
16 Sep. 2025
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Herzl shouted him down and insisted on political plurality.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement officers with their guns drawn walk up a driveway at the intersection and shout several times for someone who is not visible in the video to drop the gun.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Inside, hundreds of people huddled together, crying.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Several dozen students gathered under half-staff flags — some crying quietly, others clutching flowers.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens yells down field against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kylie then filmed herself running through the house, yelling at everyone inside about the prank.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Younger Republican voters and GOP contrarians are piping up to challenge the broad consensus in the Republican Party that has been in lockstep with policy on Israel.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Was this what some people called analytic contentment?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Medical students often toe the line between speaking up and deferring in situations.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When people don’t feel safe to speak up, ask questions or make mistakes, that’s a toxic workplace.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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For the past decade, investors have been talking up Europe's potential to build valuable tech firms, rebuffing the idea that Silicon Valley is the only place to create innovative new ventures.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Paramount has also been recently talking up the value of its linear networks, particularly MTV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound%20off. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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