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as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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as in voiced
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 announced
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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Recent Examples of sounded
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
But despite all his fame and familial connections, Kennedy initially struggled to get funding for his magazine because back then, the idea of a political lifestyle magazine sounded crazy to publishers.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Andrew Marshall has led the swan docent volunteer program for years and sounded an alarm with his concerns as the virus spread among the flock in December and January.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Broncos suffered the kind of spirit-crushing defeat on Friday that had fans almost certain of the game result before the final buzzer sounded.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Denmark, though, was not going out without a fight, putting a third goal past Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins) before the horn sounded.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
But in a post Wednesday on Instagram, Heraskeyvch sounded defiant.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Range anxiety never sounded so scary.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
When the buzzer mercifully sounded, the box score made no bones about the fact the Trojans had been outworked and outclassed in almost every facet of the game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
But despite all his fame and familial connections, Kennedy initially struggled to get funding for his magazine because back then, the idea of a political lifestyle magazine sounded crazy to publishers.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Andrew Marshall has led the swan docent volunteer program for years and sounded an alarm with his concerns as the virus spread among the flock in December and January.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Broncos suffered the kind of spirit-crushing defeat on Friday that had fans almost certain of the game result before the final buzzer sounded.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Denmark, though, was not going out without a fight, putting a third goal past Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins) before the horn sounded.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
But in a post Wednesday on Instagram, Heraskeyvch sounded defiant.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Range anxiety never sounded so scary.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
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Their mother, former resort worker and full-time free spirit Vera (Lillian Müller), has been found dead in said observatory, and no one quite knows what happened.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Turmeric is both a plant native to Asia and Central America and the spice that’s derived from said plant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 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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And the custardy texture somehow imprints a more pronounced, wholly pleasant sourness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The alcohol death rate was highest among middle-aged folks, 45-64; and more pronounced among Latino and White than Black and Asian residents.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The stated purpose in this case was to prevent excessive humidity, because the climate in Denmark can be cool and damp.—
William Bahnfleth,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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The stated goal of the tracks is to use some of the money generated by the machines to increase purses, which is a huge liability in California racing now.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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