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
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Julius Randle’s intentions sounded a bit more pure.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Taylor sounded more optimistic about the prospect of state intervention.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
However, those talks did a U-turn Thursday around lunchtime as Democratic negotiators sounded a sour note, followed by a show of unity across the conference to hold out for more wins in a potential deal.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.
—Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This week, the Supreme Court itself sounded skeptical that the IEEPA emergency statute lets a president unilaterally tax the world.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
His reasons for failures sounded more like excuses.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
Jerry Kaiser voted in person because simply filing out a form sounded less exciting than watching his ballot be processed.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Julius Randle’s intentions sounded a bit more pure.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Taylor sounded more optimistic about the prospect of state intervention.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
However, those talks did a U-turn Thursday around lunchtime as Democratic negotiators sounded a sour note, followed by a show of unity across the conference to hold out for more wins in a potential deal.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.
—Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This week, the Supreme Court itself sounded skeptical that the IEEPA emergency statute lets a president unilaterally tax the world.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
His reasons for failures sounded more like excuses.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
Jerry Kaiser voted in person because simply filing out a form sounded less exciting than watching his ballot be processed.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 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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What To Know A pronounced drop in the jet stream this weekend into early next week is forecast to bring a surge of cold air and wintry precipitation to large swathes of the central and eastern United States.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Violent crime is down city wide compared to 2024 levels, but has seen a more pronounced uptick in the urban core of Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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His stated goal is to keep Rivians updatable for seven to 10 years.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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