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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
K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
And if relocating near a big city in Texas sounds appealing, Investopedia highlights Grand Prairie.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
If this all sounds a little too safe and cutesy, then there are still the occasional absurdisms which lean into his reputation as a one-man chaos machine.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Kurt's key takeaways A robot winning a half-marathon sounds like clickbait.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
None of the options above sounds appealing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
The caveat of Trump directing federal agencies to assess NIL deals sounds like something that could take many months or years to play out before any school gets into trouble.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Sanctions sounds like it has been transmitted from a different time.
—David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Gray sounds a little out of breath as the snow falls around him.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Stewart's records also include the sounds of the northern white rhinoceros, now extinct in the wild.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Elements of the piece could draw comparisons to the everyday sounds of living in a warzone -- when asked whether listeners could hear sweeping musical motifs as air raid sirens, Earle agreed.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Bose QuietComforts are particularly strong at blocking high-frequency sounds and consistent drones from things like plane engines.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Insider tip For an immersive experience, be sure to sleep with the windows open all night to hear the sounds of nature—and maybe a distant roar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Words and sounds, symbols and meanings, are the essence of her artistic practice.
—Chal Ravens, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The researchers exposed about 8,000 rice seeds submerged in water—their preferred growing condition—to rain sounds.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
And if relocating near a big city in Texas sounds appealing, Investopedia highlights Grand Prairie.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
If this all sounds a little too safe and cutesy, then there are still the occasional absurdisms which lean into his reputation as a one-man chaos machine.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Kurt's key takeaways A robot winning a half-marathon sounds like clickbait.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
None of the options above sounds appealing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
The caveat of Trump directing federal agencies to assess NIL deals sounds like something that could take many months or years to play out before any school gets into trouble.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Sanctions sounds like it has been transmitted from a different time.
—David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Gray sounds a little out of breath as the snow falls around him.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Then jurors heard disturbing sounds of banging — and choking, according to the Star-Telegram.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Stewart's records also include the sounds of the northern white rhinoceros, now extinct in the wild.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Elements of the piece could draw comparisons to the everyday sounds of living in a warzone -- when asked whether listeners could hear sweeping musical motifs as air raid sirens, Earle agreed.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Bose QuietComforts are particularly strong at blocking high-frequency sounds and consistent drones from things like plane engines.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Insider tip For an immersive experience, be sure to sleep with the windows open all night to hear the sounds of nature—and maybe a distant roar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Words and sounds, symbols and meanings, are the essence of her artistic practice.
—Chal Ravens, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Sounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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