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as in piped up
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest "stupid" political decisions
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as in shouted
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
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Recent Examples of sounded off
Speaking of his fans, people sounded off in the comments on YouTube.
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David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Spielberg is just the latest in a chorus of voices in Hollywood that have sounded off on how the entertainment industry should approach the use of AI in recent months.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina sounded off on China and Pakistan, which is trying to broker a peace deal in the Iran war.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
In the days since White House press assistant Margo Martin shared the video on X, a vocal contingent of barbecue fans has sounded off online, expressing frustration with the brothers over the friendly exchange.
—Matthew Kelly
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
During Wednesday’s interview, Carter also sounded off on the state of the game globally.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
New York families sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday night over a plan to launch the city’s first public high school focused on artificial intelligence ahead of a key vote later this month.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
People sounded off, hearing that the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company didn't respond to any emergency calls on Wednesday night.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Both intruders allegedly fled when the man was able to activate the home’s panic system, which sounded off an audible alarm, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Spielberg is just the latest in a chorus of voices in Hollywood that have sounded off on how the entertainment industry should approach the use of AI in recent months.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina sounded off on China and Pakistan, which is trying to broker a peace deal in the Iran war.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
In the days since White House press assistant Margo Martin shared the video on X, a vocal contingent of barbecue fans has sounded off online, expressing frustration with the brothers over the friendly exchange.
—Matthew Kelly
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
During Wednesday’s interview, Carter also sounded off on the state of the game globally.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
New York families sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday night over a plan to launch the city’s first public high school focused on artificial intelligence ahead of a key vote later this month.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
People sounded off, hearing that the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company didn't respond to any emergency calls on Wednesday night.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Both intruders allegedly fled when the man was able to activate the home’s panic system, which sounded off an audible alarm, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded off
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Before Schiraldi could respond, a second rep piped up in Richards’s defense.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Garrett Tyrrell of Durango, sitting to her right, piped up.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Appearing on the late-night show ahead of their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, the Staten Island group donned Knicks gear and repeatedly shouted out to New York City during their performance.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Goldberg shouted after Navarro attempted to continue a question before a commercial break.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Wembanyama spoke out about fatal Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents during immigration enforcement unrest.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Wright said those two character witnesses were assistant coaches on the team, until school directors on the board spoke out at their meeting this week, including Matt Holtzman.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Chalamet yelled while courtside.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Freeman visibly cried as the victim’s father, along with the slain youth’s longtime girlfriend and younger brother, gave statements, too, the mother said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Savannah Guthrie cried while discussing her return to Today on Jenna & Sheinelle.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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As the album circulated, country elders spoke up regarding even bigger Q hits, and a fuller picture of his catalog emerged.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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But not one of them spoke up during the meeting so the meeting moved forward.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The Lamar Hunt sales pitch talked up the world’s game, its popularity and the favorable American demographics for growth.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Sounded off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded%20off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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