as in gruff
harsh and dry in sound
the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper
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Recent Examples of hoarse
As the speech came to an end, Booker’s voice was hoarse, but his resolve was unshaken.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
By now, many economists are hoarse screaming that higher tariffs and a trade war will raise prices and hurt the U.S. economy.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Cue pandemonium, a joyous pitch invasion and a stadium announcer who almost screamed himself hoarse.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
While working through the audio issues, Billy Ray wandered the stage, sang a cappella, and left some viewers concerned about his hoarse voice and at times erratic behavior.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
By now, many economists are hoarse screaming that higher tariffs and a trade war will raise prices and hurt the U.S. economy.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Cue pandemonium, a joyous pitch invasion and a stadium announcer who almost screamed himself hoarse.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
While working through the audio issues, Billy Ray wandered the stage, sang a cappella, and left some viewers concerned about his hoarse voice and at times erratic behavior.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hoarse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarse
Adjective
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The rest of the film takes place in a prison, where Henry’s gruff but philosophical cellmate, Gene (Shia LaBeouf), tries to teach him the ways of the world.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fimmel digs into the more stereotypical gruff bounty hunter with relish, though the character itself is a western staple.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
1 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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See the trailer for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie below (disclaimer: coarse language).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Fine grade or low-scratch scrubbers will help with delicate jobs, while coarse scrubbers can clean cast iron, stone, and even strip paint.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Names scratched into the rusty walls are a bad sign.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The renovation by the New York interior designer Josh Greene, 45, has earth tones and rusty marble kitchen counters, a spalike bathroom and a powder room.—
Craig Kellogg Ashok Sinha,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Hoarse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarse. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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