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
Tuesday's oral argument is set to provide the most high-profile hearing for the court in recent memory.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2025
In September, a court in Amsterdam will hear oral arguments in a suit brought by the Dutch company Compare Group.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
People with type 5 diabetes need either very small amounts of insulin or oral medication.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Yeast overgrowth can often be eradicated with one dose of an oral tablet called fluconazole (Diflucan).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2025
In September, a court in Amsterdam will hear oral arguments in a suit brought by the Dutch company Compare Group.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
People with type 5 diabetes need either very small amounts of insulin or oral medication.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Yeast overgrowth can often be eradicated with one dose of an oral tablet called fluconazole (Diflucan).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But opposition became more vocal when President Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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He was released with a verbal warning on both occasions.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Mason Garrett, 22, was charged with terroristic threats and acts after making verbal threats to shoot students and staff at Warren County High School, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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The new choices include a regular spoken dialogue option in addition to the preexisting CC option, which was primarily created for deaf people and those who are hard of hearing.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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An interesting option is Noise Only, which removes spoken dialog and leaves the background noise intact.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There was no voiced opposition, though a representative for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers did amend its support, contingent on the addition of commercials as eligible projects.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Oral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oral. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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