sound like
idiom
1
: to seem to be something when heard
You sound like you're tired.
That sounds (to me) like a good idea.
It sounds like thunder.
2
: to have a sound that is like the sound of (something else)
That kitten sounds like a human baby.
3
: to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)
I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.
4
: to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)
You sound just like your mother when you say that.
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The downsides of relying on weight machines Weight machines sound like a pretty great tool for beginners.
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Ciara Lucas, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
The plutocrat and the socialist might sound like an odd pairing.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
That may sound like a small inconvenience, until Americans discover Form 709 isn’t generally available on do-it-yourself tax platforms like TurboTax or Jackson Hewitt and may require an accountant, said Amber Waldman, estate and gift senior director in RSM’s Washington National Tax practice.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Parents-to-be who love to read are opting for names that sound like a hero or heroine from one of these books.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
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Ciara Lucas, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
The plutocrat and the socialist might sound like an odd pairing.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
That may sound like a small inconvenience, until Americans discover Form 709 isn’t generally available on do-it-yourself tax platforms like TurboTax or Jackson Hewitt and may require an accountant, said Amber Waldman, estate and gift senior director in RSM’s Washington National Tax practice.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Parents-to-be who love to read are opting for names that sound like a hero or heroine from one of these books.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sound like
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“Sound like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20like. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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