1
as in echoing
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 seeming
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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as in voicing
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 announcing
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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1
as in plumbing
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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Recent Examples of sounding
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 June 2025
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The outlet also reported that a fire alarm was sounding continuously and that a helicopter was circling overhead.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Though this is all simple sounding, Gunn may think $700 million is off the mark, but that number might just be right around what needs to happen to truly kick his DCU off the right way.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
The way the film keeps flashing important-sounding government acronyms (PEOC, STRATCOM, OSD).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The outlet also reported that a fire alarm was sounding continuously and that a helicopter was circling overhead.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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draft
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The Eagles have acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a fifth and sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Things seemed to briefly improve, with the draft 2026 budget unveiled last month projecting both a lower deficit and higher growth.—
Grace Sihombing,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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