as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words
don't mumble your lines—speak audibly so the audience can hear you
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Recent Examples of audibly
The actor audibly swallows to fight back the tears glittering in his eyes before continuing.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Those operators would also have to audibly warn a pedestrian before passing.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
This was the first time in a long time that a Leeds side left the Elland Road crowd audibly frustrated, groaning at every backwards pass or defensive slip-up.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
His leather jacket creaked audibly.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
If a family member hints about a sore topic or a roommate is audibly worried about space or bills, talk to them about it.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Those operators would also have to audibly warn a pedestrian before passing.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
This was the first time in a long time that a Leeds side left the Elland Road crowd audibly frustrated, groaning at every backwards pass or defensive slip-up.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
His leather jacket creaked audibly.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
If a family member hints about a sore topic or a roommate is audibly worried about space or bills, talk to them about it.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audibly
aloud
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His widow, Stephanie, though, remained composed after the verdict was read aloud for a second time, nodding her head as Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz spoke to her.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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City councilor Ryan Locke arrived with just a few minutes remaining of the event, and councilor Jeff Worrell sent a statement that was read aloud.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Audibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audibly. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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