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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2
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
In the background looms a pending Louisiana redistricting court case, which the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments for on Oct. 15, that could rewrite parts of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Take an oral nonprescription antihistamine (Benadryl) or one with loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others).
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The pharma giant had an ugly sell-off last week on disappointing data from its oral GLP-1 trial, but sentiment improved after SEC filings showed a rush of insider buying activity.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
This can be an over-the-counter or prescription cream or a prescription oral antifungal medication.6
Stick to the treatment plan and continue to use the medication for as long as recommended.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Aug. 2025
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Take an oral nonprescription antihistamine (Benadryl) or one with loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others).
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The pharma giant had an ugly sell-off last week on disappointing data from its oral GLP-1 trial, but sentiment improved after SEC filings showed a rush of insider buying activity.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
This can be an over-the-counter or prescription cream or a prescription oral antifungal medication.6
Stick to the treatment plan and continue to use the medication for as long as recommended.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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After the 2023 actors strike, some SAG-AFTRA members have been vocal about struggling to qualify for the union’s health plan — an issue both slates appear eager to address.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her subtle but distinctive vocal fry washes over every word.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2025
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According to filings by the Middlesex County Prosecutors’ office, Limani’s dashboard camera recorded his verbal challenge to race the other driver, Jeter Ogando, 23.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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After a verbal altercation between Britton and a 65-year-old man escalated, Worthy said the suspect fired a gun several times.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Using Call Assist, the caller chose the recipient's spoken language.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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An appeals court this month maintained a Los Angeles federal judge's temporary restraining order that bars immigration agents from using people’s spoken languages or jobs, like day laborer, or their presence at particular locations as the sole pretext to detain them.—
Colin Sheeley,
NBC news,
15 Aug. 2025
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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 28 Aug. 2025.
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