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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
One of the most enduring presidential utterances of the 20th century was also a bald-faced lie.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
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
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Speaking time per person was calculated by summing the duration of each of their utterances and excluding silent gaps.
—
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?
—
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
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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Republicans have sought to cast Talarico as too far to the left for Texas, highlighting his past statements on gender and other issues.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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