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
People in both groups were also taking mealtime insulin and oral diabetes drugs or GLP-1 medication.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Trump officials continue to push an extreme agenda at DHS and across the federal government, Flores said, noting that the administration will present oral arguments next week to the Supreme Court in its effort to limit birthright citizenship.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The company announced a partnership with Ro earlier this year, a telehealth provider that sells GLP-1 injections and oral medications.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s why Schaffer, the Cornell professor, introduced the oral defense in his biomedical engineering class.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Trump officials continue to push an extreme agenda at DHS and across the federal government, Flores said, noting that the administration will present oral arguments next week to the Supreme Court in its effort to limit birthright citizenship.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The company announced a partnership with Ro earlier this year, a telehealth provider that sells GLP-1 injections and oral medications.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s why Schaffer, the Cornell professor, introduced the oral defense in his biomedical engineering class.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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The bill doesn’t have any vocal opposition, Irwin said, but the Legislature has failed to pass it on previous occasions.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is much to the chagrin of its rather vocal critics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many owners told Bridge they were approached by knocks on the door and verbal offers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.—
Avani Kumar,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nominated for Grammys in 2025 and 2026 for his spoken word poetry albums, Hardwick continues to be repped by Strand Entertainment, Vydia for music management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, someone does not need to be fluent in the spoken language to participate, just as many Jews can recite prayers, lists and songs in Hebrew and Aramaic without necessarily being able to communicate in those languages.—
Bryan Kirschen,
The Conversation,
25 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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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 30 Mar. 2026.
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