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
Over the past decade, multiple trials have investigated letrozole, an oral aromatase inhibitor used for ovulation induction and breast cancer treatment, as an alternative to mifepristone.
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Christine Henneberg, STAT, 15 May 2026
Leo is now on oral antibiotics and has a follow-up appointment later this week.
—Samantha Silver, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
The lightning-fast rulings came just hours after oral arguments in a trio of cases over the map.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The case will move to oral arguments on the motion next week.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Christine Henneberg, STAT, 15 May 2026
Leo is now on oral antibiotics and has a follow-up appointment later this week.
—Samantha Silver, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
The lightning-fast rulings came just hours after oral arguments in a trio of cases over the map.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The case will move to oral arguments on the motion next week.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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Seth and Lauren, who have been married since 2011, have been vocal about their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The two challengers are left-leaning and vocal about trying to balance the state Supreme Court ideologically.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Club Kid is funny, and filled with deft jokes, but there’s a stylistic exuberance to it that attests to how Firstman wasn’t just thinking in terms of verbal punchlines.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Words were exchanged between the influencers and staff; other customers got involved in the verbal exchange; it got heated and turned physical.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The Tupac Shakur street rededication event included rap and spoken-word performances, a special appearance by the Baltimore Oriole, and the unveiling of the Tupac Shakur street sign and peace pole.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Grant attempted to leave the building, uttered threats and made physical contact with two officers, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Oral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oral. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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