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
The new policy applies to all driver license classifications, including oral exams.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Court of Appeals judges hear oral arguments in real cases and allow visitors to understand more of the judicial process.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
There are oral medications, daily oral medications.
—Jessica Firger, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Court of Appeals judges hear oral arguments in real cases and allow visitors to understand more of the judicial process.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
There are oral medications, daily oral medications.
—Jessica Firger, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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How do non-signature whistles fit into this vocal system?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aura is designed specifically for household cats and dogs, with AI trained to recognize their behaviors, movements and vocal cues.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Few figures in hip-hop are as comfortable with verbal confrontation as 50 Cent.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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Non-verbal cues aren’t a substitute for clear communication as Mercury enters Pisces.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Dad, on the other hand, was soft-spoken, gentle, empathetic, and accountable.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Syrian American rapper and spoken word artist, Omar Offendum, performed last minute at the ball, offering songs about displacement, belonging and identity.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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