as in said
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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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Back then, emergency care looked and sounded very different.
—Derek James, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sam Malinski appeared to give the Avalanche the lead on a slap shot from above the left circle 10 seconds into the final period, but after the horn sounded and the goal was put in the scoreboard, the officials correctly ruled the puck had struck the outside of the net.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Leaders who spoke on the company’s earnings call Tuesday morning sounded celebratory yet cautious, noting that both its insurance division, UnitedHealthcare, and its provider division, Optum Health, accrue most of their earnings in the first half of the year.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
Onboard anti-collision alarms sounded in both cockpits and both planes circled the airport before making safe landings.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The music has never sounded louder or better.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But the good times ended when Nirvana’s label reps decided the album sounded too raw for mainstream consumption and allegedly positioned Albini as a scapegoat for a potentially bad-sounding record.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
When it’s all said and done, Travis might be at the top of that list, which 10 years ago sounded crazy that anyone would surpass some of those guys.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 2019, actress Selma Blair said her multiple sclerosis led to spasmodic dysphonia, pointing out in an interview with Good Morning America that her voice sounded shakier than usual.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Back then, emergency care looked and sounded very different.
—Derek James, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sam Malinski appeared to give the Avalanche the lead on a slap shot from above the left circle 10 seconds into the final period, but after the horn sounded and the goal was put in the scoreboard, the officials correctly ruled the puck had struck the outside of the net.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Leaders who spoke on the company’s earnings call Tuesday morning sounded celebratory yet cautious, noting that both its insurance division, UnitedHealthcare, and its provider division, Optum Health, accrue most of their earnings in the first half of the year.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
Onboard anti-collision alarms sounded in both cockpits and both planes circled the airport before making safe landings.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The music has never sounded louder or better.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But the good times ended when Nirvana’s label reps decided the album sounded too raw for mainstream consumption and allegedly positioned Albini as a scapegoat for a potentially bad-sounding record.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
When it’s all said and done, Travis might be at the top of that list, which 10 years ago sounded crazy that anyone would surpass some of those guys.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
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The hair near her face was curled under to cup her cheekbones and jawline, further emphasizing the shape and movement of said layers.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Light and Space was always caught up in said complex too, as a recent show at the Palm Springs Art Museum memorably explicated.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 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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The change is even more pronounced among younger voters, with negative views among those ages 18 to 34 surging over the past year.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Heavenly’s influence on indie rock got more pronounced over time.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The stated goal was to reduce per capita electricity consumption by 15% by 2015.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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The stated goal is to protect consumers from addiction and financial harm, but the bill could end up pushing those bets underground instead.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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