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
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2
as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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3
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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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
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as in said
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Recent Examples of sounded
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
His voice sounded raspy, fragile.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
City officials sounded boastful about it.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
After the game, Mendoza sounded emphatic about the Mets’ chances of holding on to a playoff spot.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
His voice sounded raspy, fragile.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
City officials sounded boastful about it.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
After the game, Mendoza sounded emphatic about the Mets’ chances of holding on to a playoff spot.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
This flexible system allows performers to switch between hypotheses of how dinosaurs might have sounded.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
His voice sounded raspy, fragile.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
City officials sounded boastful about it.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
After the game, Mendoza sounded emphatic about the Mets’ chances of holding on to a playoff spot.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This flexible system allows performers to switch between hypotheses of how dinosaurs might have sounded.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
His voice sounded raspy, fragile.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
City officials sounded boastful about it.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
After the game, Mendoza sounded emphatic about the Mets’ chances of holding on to a playoff spot.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Right now, either option sounded good.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts and LGBTQ+ advocates have sounded the alarm on the potential restriction.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 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
Adjective
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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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Trump might have got bigger crowds if the carriage procession had been open to the public, but security concerns were no doubt too pronounced for that.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The design changes are part of iOS 26's Liquid Glass design, which adds a glow effect to the outline of app icons and a more pronounced one on the bottom-right corner.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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