Synonyms of sounds

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of sound

1

as in echoes

to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves

the stranded hiker's cries for help sounded throughout the canyon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• echoes
• resonates
• reverberates
• resounds
• rings
• reechos
• rolls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quiets
• dampens
• dulls
• deadens
• damps

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as in seems

to give the impression of being

the idea at least sounds plausible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seems
• looks
• feels
• appears
• acts
• makes
• comes off (as)
• resembles
• comes across (as)
• suggests
• pretends
• implies
• recalls
• hints
• dissembles
• insinuates

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voices
• expresses
• looks
• gives
• states
• announces
• airs
• ventilates
• expounds
• writes
• says
• conveys
• describes
• vents
• raises
• puts forth
• proclaims
• gives air to
• publishes
• declares
• broadcasts
• advertises
• disseminates
• enunciates
• circulates
• offers
• sounds off
• submits
• speaks out
• enounces
• speaks up
• communicates
• writes up
• chimes in
• puts over
• puts across

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• stifles
• restricts
• restrains
• censors

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announces
• publishes
• proclaims
• declares
• advertises
• posts
• runs with
• blares
• trumpets
• broadcasts
• enunciates
• heralds
• promulgates
• annunciates
• gives out
• releases
• discloses
• promotes
• publicizes
• blazes
• flashes
• reveals
• beats the drum (for or about)
• reports
• cries
• barks
• rings
• spreads
• disseminates
• placards
• features
• shows
• introduces
• imparts
• calls (off or out)
• informs
• blazons
• tolls
• manifests
• puffs
• bulletins
• notifies
• knells
• bills
• communicates
• divulges
• blurbs
• billboards
• kithes
• plugs
• hands down
• gazettes
• intimates
• pitches
• apprises
• advises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceals
• silences
• suppresses
• withholds
• recalls
• retracts
• revokes
• hushes (up)
• recants

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of sound

1

as in plumbs

to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line

the pilot sounded the river to make sure we weren't in any danger of running aground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plumbs
• scales
• spans
• fathoms
• gauges
• remeasures
• replumbs

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as in plunges

to cast oneself head first into deep water

a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plunges
• dives
• pitches
• immerses
• dips
• submerges
• plunks
• plumps
• belly flops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• surfaces

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noun (1)

plural of sound

as in hearings

range of hearing

wandered off, out of her parents' sight and sound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hearings
• sights
• distances
• hails
• volumes

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noun (2)

plural of sound

as in channels

a narrow body of water between two land masses

Long Island Sound is between Connecticut and Long Island, New York

Synonyms & Similar Words

• channels
• straits
• roads
• necks
• narrows
• bays
• stretches
• reaches
• inlets
• gulfs
• arms
• roadsteads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sounds

Verb

The resulting sensorium never sounds overly fussy or strained for virtuosity. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

The viral washer-cleaning shortcut sounds smart, but an appliance pro explains the risks associated with it. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026

Stand Atlantic’s Bonnie Fraser has a problem with the way modern rock music sounds. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026

The idea of a robot assistant helping out with chores and technology development aboard an orbiting space laboratory sounds positively science fiction. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Both options offer voice masking to ensure privacy by altering how your voice sounds on the other end. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Google’s new overarching approach to AI in K-12 classrooms sounds good on the surface. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

With just ten rooms and no immediate neighbors, the natural world sounds the dominant note here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

The goal is to layer textures, scents and sounds so the space feels immersive rather than ornamental. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Noun

Her acid-folk and chamber-pop influences supply harp, flute, harpsichord, and strings, while the Jamaican influences bring low frequencies, echo, and electronic manipulation to her organic sounds. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Communicating entirely through percussive movements and sounds and enough slaps to make the Three Stooges envious, the wild-haired creatures mainly seem to be auditioning for their own big-screen spin-off to compete with the Minions. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

The soundtrack covers a wide range, drawing on the sounds that drove the British Punjabi scene during that decade. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Participants then walked on a treadmill for 20 minutes at a comfortable speed before lying down for 15 minutes, during which their bowel sounds were measured again. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

The prototype shows how sights, sounds, smells, and tastes could work together. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Look for structural integrity, a smooth spinning blade with no obstructions from tape or cardboard, and no unusual sounds or vibrations. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

From the cornfield to my left came sounds of movement—short crunching noises. — Don J. Dinndorf, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026

While Voicemod’s technology allows for the alteration of voices, the Disney activation will let users use and share only pre-existing sounds. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026