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
Valdez will provide an oral presentation of his department’s audit, plus a corrective action plan and ensure timely contractor payments and transparency to the Board of Supervisors at the April 14 board meeting.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Can’t tolerate oral magnesium (GI effects).
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Appeals court judges seemed sympathetic to the free speech argument during oral arguments in January.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
He was given topical and oral prescriptions and sent on his way.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2026
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Can’t tolerate oral magnesium (GI effects).
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Appeals court judges seemed sympathetic to the free speech argument during oral arguments in January.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
He was given topical and oral prescriptions and sent on his way.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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But critics of bell-to-bell bans are just as vocal.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Country singers impressed, as did the unique vocal stylings of dementia-care aide Brooks Rosser, who is all but certain to be among the last standing in the competition.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The lawmakers cited the case of a deaf and non-verbal DACA recipient with no criminal history who was detained last year amid the immigration raids in Los Angeles.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That made Friday afternoon’s summary judgment hearing the first public glimpse of bad blood between Dallas’ NBA and NHL franchises, with their respective attorneys trading verbal blows for a little more than two hours in Texas Business Court.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to help grow poetry, literature and spoken word locally.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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For months now, the 28-year-old Australian actress has been traveling the world to promote Bridgerton alongside costar Luke Thompson, the rakish Benedict Bridgerton to her soft-spoken, but steely Sophie.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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