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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
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Signs of a bat infestation include droppings, scratching sounds in walls, strong ammonia-like smells, and grease marks near entry points.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn't be a hindrance.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
This guy sounds like a charmer.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
If that sounds like you, read this first.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
That sounds like eugenics to me.
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Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
Another major task was replacing the temporary creature sounds.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Everyone thinks Peter and Gordon sounds better.
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Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Gunshot sounds are sharper, according to a video by Pyrotechnician Mike Tockstein.
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Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This chip enables advanced on-device AI for superior active noise cancellation, focusing on isolating human speech and handling dynamic sounds.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Washington and his men had left the fort heading west toward the sounds of gunfire.
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Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
Mastering the subtle sounds of French was unprecedentedly thrilling.
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Douglas Hofstadter,
Time,
30 June 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.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
Dressed in traditional Scottish kilts, the fans frequently herald their arrival with the sounds of bagpipes blaring through the streets.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Verb
Assembled by Norwegian label Smalltown Supersound from over 100 demos, the tender, intimate album reveals the melodic heart and plaintive spirit of Beeler’s music, which sounds fetching, and occasionally unsettling, in this sparser form.
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Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Signs of a bat infestation include droppings, scratching sounds in walls, strong ammonia-like smells, and grease marks near entry points.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn't be a hindrance.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
This guy sounds like a charmer.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
If that sounds like you, read this first.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
That sounds like eugenics to me.
—
Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
Another major task was replacing the temporary creature sounds.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Everyone thinks Peter and Gordon sounds better.
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Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
Noun
Or the dancing and marching to the sounds of Brazil's samba or Scotland's bagpipes.
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Gunshot sounds are sharper, according to a video by Pyrotechnician Mike Tockstein.
—
Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This chip enables advanced on-device AI for superior active noise cancellation, focusing on isolating human speech and handling dynamic sounds.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Washington and his men had left the fort heading west toward the sounds of gunfire.
—
Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
Mastering the subtle sounds of French was unprecedentedly thrilling.
—
Douglas Hofstadter,
Time,
30 June 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,
28 June 2026
Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
Dressed in traditional Scottish kilts, the fans frequently herald their arrival with the sounds of bagpipes blaring through the streets.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounds
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More than anything, at least so far, Stearns seems more comfortable with spread sheets than ballplayers.
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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In Wildwood, Clement voices the role of Roger Swindon, the manipulative right-hand man of South Wood governor Lars Svik.
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And Conan O’Brien voices a cheeky new character, a potty-training device named Smarty Pants.
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Subscribe to my free newsletter for first-look One UI 9 coverage and exclusive deals the moment Samsung announces pricing.
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The team behind Palo Santo announces plans for a new restaurant and social club in Midtown, peach trees arrive on Peachtree Street, Tipsy Thaiger opens its patio for the summer and more from the Atlanta food scene this week.
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Ophelia’s Got Talent plumbs the depths of the nineteenth-century cult of Ophelia, epitomized in John Everett Millais’s famous painting of her watery death.
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As Latifi plumbs the industry, what stands out is just how manufactured this content is, and how often the children are being manipulated to perform.
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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Murdaugh’s team initially asked that he be allowed to come to all court appearances, including pretrial hearings, wearing civilian clothes and unshackled.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration has begun hearings on its proposal to reclassify recreational cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
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Platforms and distribution channels captured most of the value, while creators focused on reach and frequency.
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The deal is aimed at ensuring that Fox has a means to get its portfolio of sports, news and entertainment channels into viewers’ homes as the traditional pay-TV business continues to erode.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg).
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“Sounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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