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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surfaced

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Recent Examples of sounded

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During the January oral arguments, a majority sounded ready to rule that the law flunks the historical tradition test. —

Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Positions that once sounded awful to her, like dishwashing, no longer seem so. —

ABC News, 18 June 2026 What if your next cold email sounded like a note from a friend? —

Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Healthcare providers have also sounded the alarm on the caps to medical fees in car crash cases. —

Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 Neither sounded in their right mind. —

Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Pochettino also sounded optimistic. —

Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Still, groups across Africa have sounded alarms about dangers inherent in these provisions, including data breaches. —

Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026 Matching Garfunkel’s soaring vocals and hitting every high note to a tee, Styles has literally never sounded better. —

Ellise Shafer, Variety, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded

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Ross is up for said grant and has to appear before Dr. Hobart...who happens to be an ex of Ross' then-girlfriend, Charlie (Aisha Tyler).

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Despite said activity, the tone was contemplative, and moments later, as I was being asked to describe the colors and mood of a Ten of Swords card, I was tapped on the shoulder.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026