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sounded

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verb (1)

past tense of sound
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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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
1
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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2
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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In Bahrain, sirens sounded and officials warned residents to proceed to the nearest safe location. — CNN Money, 12 July 2026 Replacement hooker Tom Stewart capped it off with a try after the siren sounded. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 In fact, the Stones never sounded as adventurous or experimental. — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 However, Jefferies analyst Steven DeSanctis sounded more sanguine about the forward trajectory for the group in relation to the recent surge. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Sirens have sounded repeatedly in Bahrain overnight and into the morning after Iran launched a wave of fresh attacks on the Gulf. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Parts of Palm Bay on Saturday night sounded less like fireworks fun and more like Normandy Beach on D-Day. — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The home advantages afforded to Mexico at the very least level out the disparity in ability between the two sets of players, and the Azteca has sounded feral so far. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
  1. said
  2. echoed
  3. seemed
  4. voiced
  5. announced
  6. scaled
  7. plunged
  8. pronounced
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
Verb
  • When the final whistle blew, applause echoed from both sides.
    — Latif Love July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The visit echoed that of Pope Francis, who made Lampedusa the destination of his first trip outside Rome after becoming pope in 2013.
    — Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of echoed
Verb
  • Thiero’s confidence seemed to grow from that point on, his play for the Lakers during their Las Vegas Summer League opener at the Thomas & Mack Center a sign of his development.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • On the field, every at-bat — including a run of 33 consecutive hitless plate appearances — seemed to end in frustration.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of seemed
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  • During the show, Bridenstine voiced skepticism about the architecture of NASA's Artemis moon landers, both of which are trailing in development compared to the Orion spacecraft with which they're being designed to fly.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 July 2026
  • The one familiar face in this list is Dee Bradley Baker who voiced Appa and Momo in the Nickelodeon series as well.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of announced
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  • The researchers also demonstrated multiple lattice designs and continuous production of different shapes, indicating the process could be scaled for faster manufacturing of complex microscale components.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI survey found that while nearly 90% of companies use AI, only about 7% have fully scaled it; value comes from rewiring workflows and the operating model, not a better model.
    — Frank Carnevale, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of scaled
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  • For Friday’s clash between Spain and Belgium, prices have plunged 65%, according to TickPick, a secondary ticket marketplace.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Though brief, Yoon’s martial law declaration plunged South Korea into a political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy while rattling financial markets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
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Adjective
  • Compounding all four is a growing mental health burden, particularly where substance use, isolation and lack of services are more pronounced.
    — Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • While some editors wanted more pronounced corn notes, others loved its flavorsome roasty-toasty character.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
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