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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Equally unsatisfying is just how common this sequel sounds.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
That whole deal sounds better than Xanax.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Logistically, a national NIL cap sounds beyond impossible, like trying to lasso galaxies with a noodle.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Can sounds from fighter jets damage your hearing?
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
If this sounds like your kitchen, this is great news.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
After 10 years of depriving us of their silky, sexy acoustic R&B sounds, only one thing is certain — the number of babies conceived after the show is sure to be off the charts.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
In theory, that sounds like a responsible environmental step.
—Francisco Marte, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
One resident named Rita Vega described being woken up to the sounds of the fire alarm and people screaming.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Officials added that sounds heard nationwide came from interception activity, not impacts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
New Atlas has previously reported on the SoundWatch, a smartwatch that detects certain sounds and responds by alerting users with a vibrational signal and a visual display.
—Shirl Leigh
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
The foreign sounds made his face crimp, as if somebody right next to him had farted.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and countless ways to cool off sounds simply divine.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
In the diner, for example, the speakers play outdoor sounds including crickets to create a real drive-in movie atmosphere.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Verb
An exhilarating journey through 70 years of images and sounds from Lebanon, exploring Beirut’s collective psyche—marked by beauty, trauma, joy, and forgetting.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Equally unsatisfying is just how common this sequel sounds.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
That whole deal sounds better than Xanax.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Logistically, a national NIL cap sounds beyond impossible, like trying to lasso galaxies with a noodle.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Can sounds from fighter jets damage your hearing?
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
If this sounds like your kitchen, this is great news.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
After 10 years of depriving us of their silky, sexy acoustic R&B sounds, only one thing is certain — the number of babies conceived after the show is sure to be off the charts.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
In theory, that sounds like a responsible environmental step.
—Francisco Marte, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
One resident named Rita Vega described being woken up to the sounds of the fire alarm and people screaming.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Officials added that sounds heard nationwide came from interception activity, not impacts.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
New Atlas has previously reported on the SoundWatch, a smartwatch that detects certain sounds and responds by alerting users with a vibrational signal and a visual display.
—Shirl Leigh
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
The foreign sounds made his face crimp, as if somebody right next to him had farted.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and countless ways to cool off sounds simply divine.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
In the diner, for example, the speakers play outdoor sounds including crickets to create a real drive-in movie atmosphere.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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“Sounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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