1
as in echoed
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves
the stranded hiker's cries for help sounded throughout the canyon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in said
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sounded
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Protesters sounded sirens and whistles.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The schism that Hazony sounded his alarm about is very far from the present for the Republican Party.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some have sounded a note of caution over the huge amount of spending on AI infrastructure.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Human rights groups likewise sounded the alarm.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
In my quest to not turn into a rapidly melting human Popsicle every night, that sounded great to me!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Protesters sounded sirens and whistles.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The schism that Hazony sounded his alarm about is very far from the present for the Republican Party.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some have sounded a note of caution over the huge amount of spending on AI infrastructure.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Human rights groups likewise sounded the alarm.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
In my quest to not turn into a rapidly melting human Popsicle every night, that sounded great to me!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
No sirens were sounded, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, adding that the incident was under review.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Protesters sounded sirens and whistles.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The schism that Hazony sounded his alarm about is very far from the present for the Republican Party.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some have sounded a note of caution over the huge amount of spending on AI infrastructure.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Human rights groups likewise sounded the alarm.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
In my quest to not turn into a rapidly melting human Popsicle every night, that sounded great to me!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
No sirens were sounded, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, adding that the incident was under review.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Protesters sounded sirens and whistles.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The schism that Hazony sounded his alarm about is very far from the present for the Republican Party.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some have sounded a note of caution over the huge amount of spending on AI infrastructure.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Human rights groups likewise sounded the alarm.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
In my quest to not turn into a rapidly melting human Popsicle every night, that sounded great to me!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
-
But with a trophy on the line and needing just two more wins to lift said silverware, its focus will now be squarely on this continental cup.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
-
The music video — which features all three artists — shows the said breakup unfold as all parties end up in therapy.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
-
If a person had diabetes, the decline in memory and global cognition was even more pronounced, Suemoto said, likely because their overall exposure may be higher than people without the condition.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
-
The trend is even more pronounced for the Stoxx 600, which saw September declines during 67% of the time after posting gains in August, according to CNBC’s analysis of market data starting in 1987.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Instead, users who rely on ChatGPT, for example, for tips on handling their clinical depression are relying on the tool for a function that’s beyond its stated purpose.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
-
In a franchise system, this shows in how the franchisor supports its owners, how decisions are made and whether the brand’s actions truly reflect its stated purpose.—
Gigi Schweikert,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share