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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
Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
That sounds so stressful to me.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Everything else is the hyphen separating the present from where the Knicks have to be when the season’s final buzzer sounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Slowing revenue growth, which The Information first reported, sounds bad.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Why space travel ticket prices keep rising Going to space sounds incredible, but paying for it is a very different story.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
If that sounds about right, Kiawah is well worth a day’s excursion (or an overnight; The Sanctuary is the only Forbes 5-Star and AAA 5-Diamond hotel in the state).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The sounds green noise mimics do have some research behind them, though.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Whether the president knew it or not, originalism sounds the death knell for his executive order ending birthright citizenship.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The sounds of shoulder pads clacking and helmets clanging filled the air Saturday morning at Spaulding Field for the UCLA football team’s fifth spring practice of the year.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Heineken House The incomparable sips and sounds are returning to the festival scene with Heineken House, where refreshing beverages and great music collide!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Big Mistakes opens with the sounds of Laurie Metcalf bellowing about the indignities of death.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said the witness looked out after hearing the sounds and saw Ramsey by the front door.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.
—Jenna Thompson
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Using eggs that emitted sounds so these beautiful children could participate was heartwarming!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
But where these artists possess a commanding confidence, Moales often sounds plucky, as if thrust forward to sing with her eyes shut tight at the world’s most eclectic karaoke night.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
That sounds so stressful to me.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Everything else is the hyphen separating the present from where the Knicks have to be when the season’s final buzzer sounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Slowing revenue growth, which The Information first reported, sounds bad.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Why space travel ticket prices keep rising Going to space sounds incredible, but paying for it is a very different story.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
If that sounds about right, Kiawah is well worth a day’s excursion (or an overnight; The Sanctuary is the only Forbes 5-Star and AAA 5-Diamond hotel in the state).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The sounds green noise mimics do have some research behind them, though.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Whether the president knew it or not, originalism sounds the death knell for his executive order ending birthright citizenship.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The sounds of shoulder pads clacking and helmets clanging filled the air Saturday morning at Spaulding Field for the UCLA football team’s fifth spring practice of the year.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Heineken House The incomparable sips and sounds are returning to the festival scene with Heineken House, where refreshing beverages and great music collide!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Big Mistakes opens with the sounds of Laurie Metcalf bellowing about the indignities of death.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said the witness looked out after hearing the sounds and saw Ramsey by the front door.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.
—Jenna Thompson
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Using eggs that emitted sounds so these beautiful children could participate was heartwarming!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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