utterances

plural of utterance
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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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 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 No instances of previous utterances are inquired about. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Sweat falls in buckets, muscles strain for minutes on end, voices bark commands at a constant quip.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Throughout the day, the industry’s most influential voices shared their insights on brand storytelling, consumer engagement and cultural impact.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Those documents continue to exist under a protective order and include financial statements, transaction records, and internal memos related to Epstein’s business at the bank.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has defended ICE’s actions and released statements disputing Pritzker’s claims.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While port finishing defines the bourbon produced by Louisville’s Angel’s Envy, there are also some notable examples in the rye category—among those are expressions from Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit, Milam & Greene in Texas, Iowa’s Cedar Ridge distillery, and Hillrock Estate in upstate New York.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The images showed shots of Tallulah with facial expressions similar to Bruce's.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • McNeeley intends on performing wherever Lee places him on the court, tapping into his gritty demeanor, and nodded in virtual appreciation when Lee’s words were relayed to him.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • This group of Blue Jackets, who have faced more than their share of tough times and tragedy in recent years, applauded as Jenner held the cap high in the air with his final words.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, as dish soap has become more regulated and safer over the years, thanks to the elimination of phosphates and other harsh chemicals from most formulations, its high-performing capabilities have become available to more and more areas of the home for safe, efficient cleaning.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts).
    Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Utterances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterances. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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