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 Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
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The penalty is a mere $200 fine; members have not been punished for said violations.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025 -
The show has only gotten more popular since Travis began dating pop superstar Taylor Swift, and now the most famous musician in the world is set to make her podcast debut on said podcast.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 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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That said, a widening gap between U.S. and European tech valuations is becoming more pronounced.—
Benjamin Forlani,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Chubby advantage is even more pronounced in Ovrlnd's compact, ultralight Bivy - a cube-like pop-top that eliminates the sleeper alcove to cut weight down as low as 205 lb (93 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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In 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon again with the stated purpose of eliminating the Palestinian Liberation Organization that had moved its headquarters to the country’s south.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
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Attorneys in the Austin area also say a stated practice in Bastrop County that is not standard elsewhere leaves defendants in jail past 90 days.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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