1
as in speaking out
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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2
as in shouting
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 sounding off
From there on the two teams looked to find ways to generate offense but the bats were not sounding off.
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Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Mike Florio and Charean Williams discuss Knicks head coach Mike Brown sounding off on the officiating during Game 3, when the Spurs attempted 24 free throws to New York’s eight in the second half.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Coachella Weekend 1 concluded with a historic performance by the festival’s first Latina headliner Karol G and now, attendees are sounding off online about their experiences and offering advice to Weekend 2 festivalgoers.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Irate Miami diners have been sounding off about rising costs — from $20 cocktails to automatic service charges — for quite a while.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Some of the most influential names in business have been sounding off on exactly that, and their answers might make younger generations reconsider a traditional path.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
In what's become an annual rite in Rhode Island, consumers are once again sounding off about the state's high winter utility costs.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
There were clearly plenty of struggles, leading to the Buccaneers' signal caller sounding off on the issues.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Mike Florio and Charean Williams discuss Knicks head coach Mike Brown sounding off on the officiating during Game 3, when the Spurs attempted 24 free throws to New York’s eight in the second half.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Coachella Weekend 1 concluded with a historic performance by the festival’s first Latina headliner Karol G and now, attendees are sounding off online about their experiences and offering advice to Weekend 2 festivalgoers.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Irate Miami diners have been sounding off about rising costs — from $20 cocktails to automatic service charges — for quite a while.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Some of the most influential names in business have been sounding off on exactly that, and their answers might make younger generations reconsider a traditional path.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
In what's become an annual rite in Rhode Island, consumers are once again sounding off about the state's high winter utility costs.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
There were clearly plenty of struggles, leading to the Buccaneers' signal caller sounding off on the issues.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding off
Verb
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Holland is among numerous actors and filmmakers speaking out about widespread concerns around AI and job security in Hollywood.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Oliver Tree's girlfriend is speaking out following his tragic death on Sunday.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
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As Pillay speaks, he is interrupted by random beeps and Canada’s players shouting either in frustration or excitement nearby.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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There’s been such an outpouring of people online, from film critics to awards pundits, shouting out your performance.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Consider speaking up in a meeting and stating a clear boundary with a co-worker, using steady words that match your actions for the rest of the day.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Leaders also need to lower the activation energy of speaking up.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Standing in front of the tank were a bunch of babushkas, yelling at the young soldiers beside me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Fans have been yelling things at players for a century now.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Wellness influencers and social media personalities are talking up bovine colostrum as a must-have supplement to support gut health among a range of other benefits.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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Trump has ignited various trade wars, and keeps talking up a possible conflict with Cuba.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Verb
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What breaks my heart is that Vermax’s cries sounded like a dog crying, a dog dying.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Jonah sprinted towards Jamon, crying, as his father laid on the ground leaking blood.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Younger Republican voters and GOP contrarians are piping up to challenge the broad consensus in the Republican Party that has been in lockstep with policy on Israel.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During a press conference last week, Lamont issued his own proposal to require that electric utilities seek regular approval to continue operating in Connecticut but stopped short of calling for a public takeover.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Raccoons living in your home can be detrimental in a variety of ways, and calling a professional to help remove them is a good idea.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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“Sounding off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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