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
They are given starting at age 2 months as oral drops, not injections, according to Hoy.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
At New York University, several types of oral assessments are on the rise.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In oral arguments on Thursday, his attorney Jennifer Bonjean argued that the trial court improperly withheld salacious Facebook messages between the victim and Pascal Vicedomini, the proprietor of an Italian film festival.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Prescriptions are filled through Amazon Pharmacy, where patients can access both oral and injectable GLP-1 medications.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
At New York University, several types of oral assessments are on the rise.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In oral arguments on Thursday, his attorney Jennifer Bonjean argued that the trial court improperly withheld salacious Facebook messages between the victim and Pascal Vicedomini, the proprietor of an Italian film festival.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Prescriptions are filled through Amazon Pharmacy, where patients can access both oral and injectable GLP-1 medications.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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Lander was a vocal supporter of Zohran Mamdani’s successful run for mayor of New York City; Mamdani has also backed Ocasio-Cortez’s opposition to Iron Dome funding.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The singer’s first three records were tasteful and unbelievably mature, combining a West End knack for drama with R&B vocal pyrotechnics.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves lobbed verbal molotov cocktails at the Nuggets.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The report says cages for two of those living sloths did not meet regulations, so the owners received a verbal warning.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soft spoken, very polite, a good fellow.—
Michael Biesecker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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South by Southwest London, which runs June 1-6, has unveiled its full music program, with special guests added to the lineup including K-Pop idol Yunjin, Italian pop superstar Gaia, Dallas rap collective Cure for Paranoia, and spoken-word and hip-hop fusion musician BrokenPen.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
24 Apr. 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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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 28 Apr. 2026.
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