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 case is set for oral arguments in October.
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Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Take an oral nonprescription antihistamine (Benadryl) or one with loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others).
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Best Labor Day Beauty Deals Under $50 Amazon’s Labor Day Sale has tons of discounts on skincare products, cosmetics, beauty tools, and oral care products, with brands like Revlon, Maybelline, Medicube, Jukebox, and Crest among the many deals to shop.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Some studies suggest that oral magnesium may help modestly lower blood pressure in people with a magnesium deficiency, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
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Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Take an oral nonprescription antihistamine (Benadryl) or one with loratadine (Alavert, Claritin, others).
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Best Labor Day Beauty Deals Under $50 Amazon’s Labor Day Sale has tons of discounts on skincare products, cosmetics, beauty tools, and oral care products, with brands like Revlon, Maybelline, Medicube, Jukebox, and Crest among the many deals to shop.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Some studies suggest that oral magnesium may help modestly lower blood pressure in people with a magnesium deficiency, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
Adjective
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Vergara was just as enamored of her vocal Tuesday.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, the envelop might note that the holder is not verbal or communicates through sign language.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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While there are a couple of players, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton, who have been rumored to have verbal agreements with the Warriors, no major moves have been made.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Greene is also a Grammy winner, having won in 2000 for the best spoken word album for children for his work on Listen to the Storyteller.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his first spoken message, Thielen shared a new post on Instagram about his return to Minnesota.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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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 6 Sep. 2025.
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