SOUNDED Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words

sounded 1 of 3

adjective

as in said

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sounded

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verb (1)

past tense of sound

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

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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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sounded

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verb (2)

past tense of sound

as in scaled

to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line the pilot sounded the river to make sure we weren't in any danger of running aground

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as in plunged

to cast oneself head first into deep water a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded

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Recent Examples of sounded

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The idea sounded at once mystical, therapeutic, and nightmarish. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Eloy Alfaro de Alba, Panama’s representative, sounded a pessimistic note. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Feliciano sounded the same theme, if in a more reserved tone. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 According to her children, Simmons was last heard from on May 19, and her daughter said that her mother apparently sounded distressed at the time. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 There have been numerous comings and goings via the transfer portal since the final horn sounded. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Laguna Hills coach John Lester sounded confident in his Iota League team entering this season but outscoring the Knights 28-7 in the second half is a major step for the Hawks. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 Every test call sounded pristine regardless of the platform and who was on the other end of the line. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 As the buzzer sounded and Roybal won, 51-47, O’Fallon collasped onto the gym floor in tears. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded

Adjective

Instead, Andrea struck up a surprising romance with Garrett (Riley Green), which was met with mixed reviews from said fans.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of said

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Barksdale echoed Knight, adding that Chesney is not only bringing his staff and players with him, but his culture and expectations as well.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
That ambiguity is echoed in Banks’ score, which takes on the tone of a lament and a celebration, frustration and hope, struggle and liberation, the quest for transcendence in the face of the challenges posed by daunting inequities.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoed

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Other Surrealists, meanwhile, seemed to take from animals a license to exploit other (generally female) bodies, as in Clovis Trouille’sJustine(1937), in which both a naked female figure and a lion are bound and captive.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
To the outside observer, the hearing for the soft-spoken man with the graying mustache may have seemed like any other, save for the FBI agents from the public corruption squad sitting in the back.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of seemed

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The New Hampshire native also voiced speedster Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its 2018 sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet and regularly voices characters on Bob’s Burgers.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Concerns were voiced by military leaders before Hegseth largely eliminated the operation.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of voiced

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The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed by a set of militias and foreign governments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Police have not announced any arrests as their investigation began late Sunday night.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

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The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Sue Wilson is also Ron Wilson's primary caretaker, a role that was scaled back.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of scaled

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The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Rock, ice and mud plunged down for miles, washing away communities along the river.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

Adjective

After several seasons of linen and hemp bringing more pronounced texture to denim, the segment is now shifting toward fabrics with more luxurious enhancements.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
This structural impact is more pronounced in high-capacity designs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026