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as in seems
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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as in voices
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 announces
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 sounds
Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
If that sounds good to you, consult the Fighting Irish schedule and choose a fall weekend accordingly.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Having spent the first five years of his career in Memphis, Bane and his family have adjusted swimmingly to their new lifestyle in Central Florida while taking in the sights and sounds around town.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
While this sounds simple on the surface, the undertaking was not going to be a walk in the park.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Myki sounds good and looks a lot like guest judge Dove Cameron.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
That sounds about right, especially since at least one of their playoff paths, and possibly both, will go through the chill of this continent’s Northeast quadrant.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In one demo, a Luke minifigure produced its own lightsaber sounds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
So all these natural sounds can become a source of inspiration, but also a sonic source in itself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
In the southwestern city of Ceiba, the deafening sounds were familiar to Marisa Carreras, 75.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Some common sounds include gurgling, banging, and clanging coming from the pipes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Probably not the sounds of Brittney Denise Parks, aka Sudan Archives.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Robbins then encouraged Kate to make the image as detailed as possible, focusing on sights, sounds and physical sensations.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The 32-inch-tall Llalacorn comes with more than 250 sounds and reactions.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Or maybe fractured sounds less dramatic.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
If that sounds good to you, consult the Fighting Irish schedule and choose a fall weekend accordingly.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Having spent the first five years of his career in Memphis, Bane and his family have adjusted swimmingly to their new lifestyle in Central Florida while taking in the sights and sounds around town.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
While this sounds simple on the surface, the undertaking was not going to be a walk in the park.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Myki sounds good and looks a lot like guest judge Dove Cameron.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
That sounds about right, especially since at least one of their playoff paths, and possibly both, will go through the chill of this continent’s Northeast quadrant.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In one demo, a Luke minifigure produced its own lightsaber sounds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
In a video shared by the organization, the bear could be seen running out of the hole after hearing loud sounds.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
So all these natural sounds can become a source of inspiration, but also a sonic source in itself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
In the southwestern city of Ceiba, the deafening sounds were familiar to Marisa Carreras, 75.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Some common sounds include gurgling, banging, and clanging coming from the pipes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Probably not the sounds of Brittney Denise Parks, aka Sudan Archives.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Robbins then encouraged Kate to make the image as detailed as possible, focusing on sights, sounds and physical sensations.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The 32-inch-tall Llalacorn comes with more than 250 sounds and reactions.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Sounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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