as in out
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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Recent Examples of aloud
The facilitators encouraged the kids to share aloud and provided advice and guidance along the way.
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Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Speaking to journalist Louis Theroux on his podcast, Ramsey wondered aloud how nonbinary performers can fit into gendered categories.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 May 2025
When that notice is given, and read aloud in the immigrant's language, they are given the chance to make one phone call, Cisneros said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Speaking to journalist Louis Theroux on his podcast, Ramsey wondered aloud how nonbinary performers can fit into gendered categories.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 May 2025
When that notice is given, and read aloud in the immigrant's language, they are given the chance to make one phone call, Cisneros said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloud
Adverb
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On the afternoon of Feb. 23, 2020, in Georgia’s Glynn County, Arbery, 25, was out running when three white men chased him down and shot him.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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More news: Yankees Make Major Roster Move, Cut World Series Winning Reliever in Bullpen Shuffle Stroman has been out since April 11 with a left knee injury.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Only this time, Trump’s ambush was far more clearly choreographed, and thus somewhat less unstylish.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Attorneys who are mentally well are more likely to think more clearly, make better decisions and engage more meaningfully with clients and colleagues.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloud. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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