1
as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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2
as in statements
something that is said
celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterances
Speaking time per person was calculated by summing the duration of each of their utterances and excluding silent gaps.
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Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
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Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
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Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving?
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Across the continent, among allies that usually tread carefully in responding to utterances from the White House, the response was immediate and emphatic, and recognized an existential threat to the transatlantic alliance.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
Are there individual cells in the language network that respond to certain utterances, akin to how concept neurons only respond to specific concepts?
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Quanta Magazine,
5 Dec. 2025
There were a few words or phrases that Live Translation didn't catch or misunderstood, but the gist of most utterances was caught and accurately translated.
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Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Some of their utterances are just indiscriminate broadcasts, but certain species use quiet tones to target a limited set of listeners, or even an individual.
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Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
—
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving?
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Across the continent, among allies that usually tread carefully in responding to utterances from the White House, the response was immediate and emphatic, and recognized an existential threat to the transatlantic alliance.
—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
Are there individual cells in the language network that respond to certain utterances, akin to how concept neurons only respond to specific concepts?
—
Quanta Magazine,
5 Dec. 2025
There were a few words or phrases that Live Translation didn't catch or misunderstood, but the gist of most utterances was caught and accurately translated.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Some of their utterances are just indiscriminate broadcasts, but certain species use quiet tones to target a limited set of listeners, or even an individual.
—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterances
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Disney will press viewers to make their voices heard by leaving a comment with the FCC online, entering the corresponding docket number along with their submission.
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The party’s rhetoric, which includes nativism and calling to move on from the shadow of the Holocaust, has ignited allegations of antisemitism from leading Jewish voices in Germany, even as the party and its defenders say its policies are ideal to keep Jews safe.
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Administration statements might pledge to protect Americans from toxic pollution, the scientists say, but many of its actions run counter to those words.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
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Direct words simplify next steps.
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Toby Tran, who also lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, echoed Nitran’s words.
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Concentrated formulations, such as those developed by Orange House, are specifically designed to deliver strong performance with smaller amounts per wash.
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Historically, testing new formulations was a slow and expensive process.
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“Utterances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterances. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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