SOUNDED Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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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The Angels had yet to capitalize on his two-way brilliance, and Moreno sounded uncertain of how to value the generational talent. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Classical instrumentation has since become commonplace in pop, but in 1965 the combination of solo acoustic guitar and string quartet sounded startlingly unlike anything expected from a rock band. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 Wednesday, as Ohtani went 0 for 4 in the midst of a two-for-23 skid, his body language sounded alarm bells. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Speaking to a roomful of reporters in Hong Kong on April 6, 1992, days after departing Pyongyang, Graham sounded a hopeful note. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Some of them sounded serious, like How to Organize Yourself—very practical. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 But within seconds, an air raid alert sounded, and the crowd dispersed. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The slow chimes of Big Ben sounded, and then the newsreader’s solemn voice with the headlines. — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 At times, when pressed to consider the consequences of his work, Elwood sounded deeply uncomfortable. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 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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After learning he was being let go by the Chiefs, Elam took to social media and echoed what Reid has said about players who wouldn’t make KC’s 53-man roster.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Braden Fiske, a third-year pro whose playing time also could be affected if Donald returns, echoed Turner.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoed

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But this seemed an acceptable trade-off for a childhood in which kids quickly learned to act independently.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Unite Here had regularly endorsed Bass throughout her 22-year political career and seemed likely to join the dozens of other unions backing the mayor.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of seemed

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Shot by Glen Luchford, the images track a cast that includes Romeo Beckham, a collaborator of the brand since 2013, and FKA Twigs, who voiced the runway soundtrack.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Mimikyu has since appeared in multiple games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the anime adaptation of the series where it is voiced by Billy Bob Thompson.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of voiced

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Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

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When scaled across hundreds of millions of users, those fractions add up to massive daily expenditures.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
In August 2025, Health and Human Services also scaled down the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, which tracks food poisoning cases, slashing mandatory surveillance of six major germs, including cyclospora.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of scaled

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Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lululemon shares plunged more than 20% this morning after the athleisure retailer's weak revenue report and outlook.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
In the same time, shootings plunged 48%, robberies 35% and car thefts 20% — and those levels have generally improved or held this year.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026