as in gruff
harsh and dry in sound
the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper
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Recent Examples of hoarse
What's Wrong with RFK Jr.'s Voice? Kennedy's voice has been a defining feature of his public appearances for more than a decade, characterized by a strained, hoarse, and tremulous quality.
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Haidar’s voice is hoarse and strained, the result of an emergency tracheostomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to aid breathing.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
As the speech came to an end, Booker’s voice was hoarse, but his resolve was unshaken.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Haidar’s voice is hoarse and strained, the result of an emergency tracheostomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to aid breathing.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
As the speech came to an end, Booker’s voice was hoarse, but his resolve was unshaken.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarse
Adjective
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Peter Capaldi - Twelfth Doctor From 2014-2017, a gruff and action-ready Peter Capaldi shredded an electric guitar through the TARDIS.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Over a four-decade career that began with a role on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Lyonne has become known for portraying characters that are gruff but likable, hard-nosed but sympathetic.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Fred Clemens, the lodge owner, told us that a few big bass had been caught in Grassy Bay, also some husky channel cats running to 12 pounds.—
Don Shiner,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2025
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pulse until mixture is the consistency of a coarse meal.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Designed to tackle even the coarsest hair, its ceramic blades deliver a clean, smooth shave every time.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Aurier, who has also made 93 appearances for the Ivory Coast national team, might be rusty but could still do a job for one of the non-European teams at the Club World Cup.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The 9 Best Electric Can Openers How to Deep Clean a Manual Can Opener to Remove Rust and Buildup Don’t throw away that rusty or dull can opener!—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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“Hoarse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarse. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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