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
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
No instances of previous utterances are inquired about.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
No instances of previous utterances are inquired about.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterances
Noun
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The posts also show how social media can amplify extreme voices, with views that would previously have been marginal finding a wider audience.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Quotes can be placed in revealing position to one another, voices put in tension, but the historian is mostly invisible.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New record highs reached for average 401(k) balances On average, many savers didn't need to dread taking a peek at their 401(k) statements as of late June.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Soliman’s legal team filed statements from all three balking at how DHS had cherry-picked their research.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cells can be referred to by expressions in other cells using a special function use() with relative coordinates.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Netflix’s Martha chronicles the rise, fall, and comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart, all in her own words.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bella and Luna are both Spanish words.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the industry evolves, brands that combine innovative formulations, compelling storytelling, and diverse retail strategies are positioned to capture disproportionate market share in this expanding category.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, ultraprocessed foods are mostly industrial formulations that contain many additives, including salt, sugar, oils, preservatives, emulsifiers and synthetic ingredients.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Utterances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterances. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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