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as in seems
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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as in voices
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
the grand opening of the region's newest and largest mall has been loudly sounded for months
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Recent Examples of sounds
Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Dylan’s become a Flying Wallenda, pulling arrangements out of shape, not looking down to see just how precarious all of this sounds, as his excellent four-piece band turns towards him, carefully watching his footing.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The biggest shift in ADL from Yeat’s past work is that his voice sounds much clearer.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Those emotional associations mean rain sounds don’t just mask external noise.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Many people use sound machines featuring rain sounds to create calming environments at home or in the office.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
No matter how compelling a pitch sounds, any solution needs to understand the challenges that these vast volumes of items bring.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Don’t pressure yourself; just pick something that sounds fun and do that.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Neuroscientists point out that rain resembles pink or white noise — steady, predictable auditory patterns that mask sudden environmental sounds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Pair treats or interactive toys with gentle praise, and gradually introduce new sights, sounds and people to help your dog feel safe and successful.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Sound machines featuring rain sounds have also grown in popularity for home and office use.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The sounds of friendly chatter echoed through a downtown Boise restaurant as tortilla after tortilla circled down a spiral warming belt.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
This fusion of contemporary pop with the sounds of the new generation of regional Mexican music brings together two vastly different voices, successfully delivering the dose of romanticism that the lyrics demand.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Inside the Trivium Corporate Center manufacturing site in Catawba County, the air buzzed with the hum and loud drill sounds of production.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Dylan’s become a Flying Wallenda, pulling arrangements out of shape, not looking down to see just how precarious all of this sounds, as his excellent four-piece band turns towards him, carefully watching his footing.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The biggest shift in ADL from Yeat’s past work is that his voice sounds much clearer.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Those emotional associations mean rain sounds don’t just mask external noise.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Many people use sound machines featuring rain sounds to create calming environments at home or in the office.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
No matter how compelling a pitch sounds, any solution needs to understand the challenges that these vast volumes of items bring.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Don’t pressure yourself; just pick something that sounds fun and do that.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Rain resembles pink or white noise — steady auditory patterns that mask sudden environmental sounds.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Neuroscientists point out that rain resembles pink or white noise — steady, predictable auditory patterns that mask sudden environmental sounds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Pair treats or interactive toys with gentle praise, and gradually introduce new sights, sounds and people to help your dog feel safe and successful.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Sound machines featuring rain sounds have also grown in popularity for home and office use.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The sounds of friendly chatter echoed through a downtown Boise restaurant as tortilla after tortilla circled down a spiral warming belt.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
This fusion of contemporary pop with the sounds of the new generation of regional Mexican music brings together two vastly different voices, successfully delivering the dose of romanticism that the lyrics demand.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Sounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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