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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
David Diggs, who works at the store, said demand has surged locally and nationwide, with championship gear ordered the moment the final buzzer sounded.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
As the buzzer sounded signaling the end of the third quarter, both teams went to their respective huddles in a tight game.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Konecny was on the ice as the buzzer sounded to end the second period and even did the intermission interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Ashlyn Sullivan moments later.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Economists, legislative analysts, and the business community all sounded the alarm for years that California was setting itself up for exactly this outcome.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
In just 24 hours, the president unveiled three massive state interventions into different markets that might’ve once looked—and sounded—like unacceptable levels of socialist dirigisme for a Republican to champion.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Hamant attended a Huskies football game and sounded the siren at Husky Stadium two weeks before her death, per ESPN.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Pulling up from the free-throw line with a defender a few feet ahead, Andrews’ midrange jumper rattled inside the basket before popping back out as the buzzer sounded.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
David Diggs, who works at the store, said demand has surged locally and nationwide, with championship gear ordered the moment the final buzzer sounded.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
As the buzzer sounded signaling the end of the third quarter, both teams went to their respective huddles in a tight game.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Konecny was on the ice as the buzzer sounded to end the second period and even did the intermission interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Ashlyn Sullivan moments later.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Economists, legislative analysts, and the business community all sounded the alarm for years that California was setting itself up for exactly this outcome.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
In just 24 hours, the president unveiled three massive state interventions into different markets that might’ve once looked—and sounded—like unacceptable levels of socialist dirigisme for a Republican to champion.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Hamant attended a Huskies football game and sounded the siren at Husky Stadium two weeks before her death, per ESPN.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
Adjective
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Those benefits are more pronounced for higher income Americans than for lower.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The most pronounced warming due to climate change is happening during the summer months, though winter temperatures are also showing noticeable increases.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In March, 2011, Nucor sent a million dollars, in two checks, to Michael Shames, an old friend of Navarro’s who ran a nonprofit, the Utility Consumers’ Action Network (UCAN), whose stated mission was to protect the interests of California energy customers.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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Russia has not moved to restart the plant despite its stated desire to do so, according to United Nations officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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