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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
Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Land Whales have been active since 2022, and curiously, their early work sounds smoother and more polished than their new album, evoking classic shoegaze at its most blissed out, along with the sugary psych rock of Dinosaur Jr.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
There is a method to how a MrBallen story sounds, looks and feels.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Parental leave at full pay for all employees sounds compassionate in the abstract, but the actuarial math is brutal, effectively doubling the cost of teacher absences.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
My love for the game, my love just to compete, game’s never over until that last buzzer sounds.
—Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
How to Spot the Next One Before sharing a story that sounds too absurd to be true, check the source page.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
In an experiment, people performed worse at detecting faint background sounds when their eyes were closed.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Its NemoClaw stack for deploying personal AI agents sounds as important as ChatGPT.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
There was quiet now, only the sounds of mockingbirds and hawks from every direction, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The sounds continued until the three shooters left the park.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Forcing distinct regional sounds into an amorphous internet house style feels reductive.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
The music video starts with Reinhart looking at ship in a museum as the sounds of waves usher in the song.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
These sounds were more appealing to both animal and human listeners alike.
—Logan S. James, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Suunyn Folding Adirondack Chair Nothing says springtime like enjoying the sights and sounds of the outdoors with a glass of sweet tea in hand, and this classic Adirondack chair is the ultimate companion.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The sounds come in the form of clicks, whistles and calls, according to NOAA scientists who study them.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Maybe this rang true in 1940, but in the 21st century, this short grocery list sounds to me like a recipe for a great party.
—Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Land Whales have been active since 2022, and curiously, their early work sounds smoother and more polished than their new album, evoking classic shoegaze at its most blissed out, along with the sugary psych rock of Dinosaur Jr.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
There is a method to how a MrBallen story sounds, looks and feels.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Parental leave at full pay for all employees sounds compassionate in the abstract, but the actuarial math is brutal, effectively doubling the cost of teacher absences.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
My love for the game, my love just to compete, game’s never over until that last buzzer sounds.
—Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
How to Spot the Next One Before sharing a story that sounds too absurd to be true, check the source page.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
In an experiment, people performed worse at detecting faint background sounds when their eyes were closed.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Its NemoClaw stack for deploying personal AI agents sounds as important as ChatGPT.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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, 22 Mar. 2026
There was quiet now, only the sounds of mockingbirds and hawks from every direction, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The sounds continued until the three shooters left the park.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Forcing distinct regional sounds into an amorphous internet house style feels reductive.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
The music video starts with Reinhart looking at ship in a museum as the sounds of waves usher in the song.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
These sounds were more appealing to both animal and human listeners alike.
—Logan S. James, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Suunyn Folding Adirondack Chair Nothing says springtime like enjoying the sights and sounds of the outdoors with a glass of sweet tea in hand, and this classic Adirondack chair is the ultimate companion.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The sounds come in the form of clicks, whistles and calls, according to NOAA scientists who study them.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Sounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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