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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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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Clark's teammate, Fever star Sophie Cunningham, has been one of the most vocal critics of the WNBA players and referees in the physical treatment of Clark and how it is handled.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Habba was named as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey in March after becoming well-known as one of Trump’s most vocal legal advocates.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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His spoken word pieces were wise and his speech intentional.—
Sheletta Brundidge,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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He was also nominated for a Grammy in 2023 for best spoken word poetry album.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
22 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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