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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
our attempt to reform the school system was an utter failure
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as in to whisper
to send forth using the vocal cords
she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
never uttered a single comment at the meeting
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Recent Examples of utter
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Shooting utter destruction at a landmark-worthy house was anything but simple.
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Michael Martin,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Adjective
That is the exact term that should be used when a professional athlete defies the calls for complete and utter loyalty to the LGBTQ agenda during Pride Nights.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Shooting utter destruction at a landmark-worthy house was anything but simple.
—
Michael Martin,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
Verb
On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utter
Adjective
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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The lyrics are both whispered and nearly shouted.
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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Be highly suspicious of content that offers simple, absolute solutions to complex medical conditions.
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The Dutton side of Dutton Ranch is mostly represented by Carter, whose quasi-romance with Oreana Jackson bogged down last week’s episode, and who this week is an absolute mess.
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All smartphones sold in the country are required to emit a shutter sound when taking photos and videos, an industry measure designed to deter covert photography.
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The sun also emits two other types of UV light – UVC (200-280 nm) and vacuum UV (100-200 nm) – but these are stopped by the atmosphere, so sunscreens do not typically need to be able to block them.
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False hopes about working in retirement speak to fundamental misunderstandings about retirement and the labor market, experts say.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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There’s a fitness center for action, a spa for pampering, and for families or groups wanting complete privacy, the exclusive-use Monwana Residence has its own chef, butler, private safari vehicle and guide team.
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The county, which released the case files, said the documents do not present the complete picture of what happened.
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“Utter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utter. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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