out loud

adverb

Definition of out loudnext
as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words registered their dissatisfaction with the meal out loud to the waiter

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Recent Examples of out loud This proves something most exit conversations never say out loud. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Because some of the prime movers behind the lawsuit have said the quiet part out loud. — Chris Wallace, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 This is laugh out loud rich coming from the father of FIFA corruption, the man who gave FIFA its bad name. — Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Related Stories Speaking to Variety at the festival, Lan — who directed, wrote and edited the film — does the math out loud. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for out loud
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  1. aloud
  2. out
Adverb
  • The form that the judge read aloud from the bench indicated that the jury had found Hampton not guilty of intoxication manslaughter and guilty on each of the other three counts.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, attorneys read aloud some of her diary entries about her declining mental health while trying to care for her three children.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of aloud
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  • Paul Sewald came in to record the final out after Kevin Ginkel allowed two hits and two walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
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