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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the grand opening of the region's newest and largest mall has been loudly sounded for months
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
sound reasoning alone should tell you that the result is invalid
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
the horse is getting along in years, but still perfectly sound
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the shed looks flimsy, but it's actually surprisingly sound
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Recent Examples of sound
Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Summer sounds: Stick Figure brings its dubby-chill vibes to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Saturday at 7 p.m., joined by reggae royalty Stephen Marley and west coast (Florida) groovers The Hip Abduction.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill , Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Renovations included upgrading lighting and sound equipment, adding a second satellite bar in the main stage area, and adding an audio/visual control center.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Released in March, the 14-track project does sound simultaneously disorderly and controlled, at once bursting at the seams and laced with moments of contemplative chill.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Summer sounds: Stick Figure brings its dubby-chill vibes to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Saturday at 7 p.m., joined by reggae royalty Stephen Marley and west coast (Florida) groovers The Hip Abduction.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Noun
The album name had been rattling around her brain for months, born out of years of experiences trying to find the right combination of words to describe her sound to other people, particularly the American media.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill , Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Adjective
Jay has persevered through the loss of a parent and remains academically sound and on path to graduation.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Renovations included upgrading lighting and sound equipment, adding a second satellite bar in the main stage area, and adding an audio/visual control center.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound
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Greater Robustness And Reliability: Better equipped to handle out-of-distribution data and novel scenarios safely and reliably by incorporating safety parameters, constraints and logical invariants.—
Anuradha Weeraman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Taking this approach minimizes the frustration of figuring out where to store something and ensures everything has a logical place in your home.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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That gunk could indicate that the river ecosystem isn’t healthy, Eichert told the Statesman, which could be due to dams upriver changing the historical flooding in the region.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The Gritti’s dock-manager to Grazer’s left, foreground right in the shot, may be suspicious that his sturdy right elbow, offered for support during that parlous little leap from land to sea, is being roundly ignored.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Additionally, the Saudi Gazette reported that the minister emphasized Riyadh is following a consistent and coherent approach that balances vision and transition implementation.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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With more than 1 billion people now living with obesity, effective therapies available but out of reach for many, and no coherent or ethical way to prioritize care and limited resources, an objective clinical diagnosis of obesity was more urgent than ever.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Eventually, this bargain approach is vindicated by returns as rational pricing returns to markets.—
James Berman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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No rational business is going to make long-term investments in American manufacturing based on such transient policies.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The former appeals for its charming Victorian architecture and robust bar scene while the latter offers proximity to such family-friendly attractions as the New Children’s Museum, South Embarcadero Esplanade, and several waterfront parks.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Also, smart operational technology (OT) works hand-in-hand with IT which can require a robust foundation of computing, connectivity, data management, and cybersecurity.—
John England,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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