1
as in to speak out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest "stupid" political decisions
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
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Recent Examples of sound off
Both intruders allegedly fled when the man was able to activate the home’s panic system, which sounded off an audible alarm, police said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Don’t… sound off in press conferences United have had their fill of head coaches whose media appearances were characterised by blunt-force assaults, one of which ultimately prefaced Amorim (who had previously suggested his squad was the worst in United’s history) getting sacked.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And while anyone can sound off on social media, how often are students taught to consider the consequences of their words?
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Until next week’s season finale, sound off in the comments about what job Tommy would be best at besides landman.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Don’t… sound off in press conferences United have had their fill of head coaches whose media appearances were characterised by blunt-force assaults, one of which ultimately prefaced Amorim (who had previously suggested his squad was the worst in United’s history) getting sacked.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And while anyone can sound off on social media, how often are students taught to consider the consequences of their words?
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Until next week’s season finale, sound off in the comments about what job Tommy would be best at besides landman.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound off
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My civic involvement is grounded in direct community engagement—showing up, volunteering, and speaking out—to ensure that citizens’ voices are heard and respected at every level of government.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our representatives need to speak out more forcefully to ensure that the people’s needs are heard and acted upon.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Vincent Hawkins was shouting at officers when one of them shot a tear gas canister at him.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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In November, LaVine had an altercation with a Kings season ticket holder who shouted angrily at him during a timeout, criticizing his effort and defense in a viral video moment.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its first truly devastating moment comes in its fourth episode, where Asa, overwhelmed by her first few days in high school, breaks down crying on the couch.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Remember during cycle 4 when Michelle cried from the pain of an allergic reaction to the peroxide used to bleach her hair (which later prompted an impetigo outbreak)?—
Adrianne Webster,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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After the reporter posed the question, another member of the audience started yelling, prompting confusion from Tatum.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The video, which includes a trigger warning for harsh language, captures a person yelling at a volunteer to get out of the neighborhood.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Teddy’s babyish voice pipes up from the back seat.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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So, say some small-time businessmen hire a truck through a dispatcher, the truck drives up to a field, and there, along the perimeter, a forklift crane pulls the pipe up from the sand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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For example, Blue Origin and Sierra Space are working together on an outpost called Orbital Reef, and a consortium including NanoRacks and Voyager Space are developing one named Starlab.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters’ section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Richmond High School student and marching band member Bella Mariscal said her ability to speak up for music programs is directly linked to her experience playing an instrument on stage.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders and Floridians who want a say in how their communities grow must speak up now — in force, and with urgency.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Talarico boosted the dispute with a late-night appearance on Lawrence O’Donnell’s show on MS NOW, talking up the importance of defending free speech.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound%20off. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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