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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Noah Kahan is speaking out about a disgusting habit picked up by some music fans.
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Teenagers and young adults in the San Jose area are speaking out against the popular microtrend fashion culture for the environmental repercussions and expense of keeping up with it all.
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But just to their left stood a horde of pro-transgender activists, some wearing costumes and others partially unclothed, shouting curse words.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.
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The affiliation between Aquarius and the Sklarian Raiders is immense because both will never stop speaking up to assert messages that upend the status quo.
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One of the suspects directed a dog to attack a 54-year-old man while yelling slurs, police said.
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Conrad then began yelling and screaming at Rob, calling him terrible names.
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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.
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Trump has ignited various trade wars, and keeps talking up a possible conflict with Cuba.
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Olivia Bithorn, 36, was crying in court Monday as the Nassau County District Attorney's Office described how her long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
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One Jewish woman recounted taking her eight-year-old daughter to a restaurant at Bondi only for her daughter to start crying.
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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.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
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“Sounding off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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