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
CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
McCarthy, for his part, sounded aware that his hold on the starting job is tenuous too.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Add to that the inclusion of Boys Noize, the German DJ-producer Alexander Ridha, as opening act and collaborator for one of four segments in the show, and Nine Inch Nails sounded as fresh and powerful as ever before.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Bahrain sounded sirens early Wednesday, warning of an incoming Iranian attack.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
No one in Málaga sounded doubtful about Spain’s talent base.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Once the final buzzer sounded, Adebayo’s Heat teammates celebrated his achievement by dousing him with their water bottles.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In my child’s mind, Arvand sounded more acceptable than the Islamic Ahmadali.
—Arvand Khosravi, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Even with those gains, some investors are skeptical that the all-clear has sounded.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
McCarthy, for his part, sounded aware that his hold on the starting job is tenuous, too.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
McCarthy, for his part, sounded aware that his hold on the starting job is tenuous too.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Add to that the inclusion of Boys Noize, the German DJ-producer Alexander Ridha, as opening act and collaborator for one of four segments in the show, and Nine Inch Nails sounded as fresh and powerful as ever before.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Bahrain sounded sirens early Wednesday, warning of an incoming Iranian attack.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
No one in Málaga sounded doubtful about Spain’s talent base.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Once the final buzzer sounded, Adebayo’s Heat teammates celebrated his achievement by dousing him with their water bottles.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In my child’s mind, Arvand sounded more acceptable than the Islamic Ahmadali.
—Arvand Khosravi, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Even with those gains, some investors are skeptical that the all-clear has sounded.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
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Yet the industry was only just emerging from the U.S. labor strikes and venturing into said unknown became tougher when the BBC was rocked by an unprecedented slowdown in American funding for its shows.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their mother, former resort worker and full-time free spirit Vera (Lillian Müller), has been found dead in said observatory, and no one quite knows what happened.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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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And this is where the PFAS danger may become more pronounced.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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Smell is polarizing; expensive Mature skin types around ages 50 to 60 might reach for a powerful body treatment that can address deeper wrinkles, crepiness, and cellulite that’s a little more pronounced.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her stated goal was to use technology to reduce absenteeism in school.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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