as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice
her first uttered cry for help since the start of the ordeal
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as in whispered
to send forth using the vocal chords
she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot
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as in said
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
never uttered a single comment at the meeting
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Recent Examples of uttered
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
His answer might be dismissed as vague if it were uttered by someone without his record of uncovering high-level crimes.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Passengers also told the outlet that Virgil uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The f-word is uttered twice, once sotto voce and once quite loudly and clearly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
Unlike the multi-beat belt of that word on the Broadway recording, here, it’s uttered in affecting disbelief.
—Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Folk or hip-hop lyrics that get some of their bite from being uttered aloud are analyzed like modernist poems; graffiti sprayed on an office building loses its humor when treated as another oil hanging in a white cube.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
Jones explained that Aramayo would always seek permission from those who had uttered the tic.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
His answer might be dismissed as vague if it were uttered by someone without his record of uncovering high-level crimes.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Passengers also told the outlet that Virgil uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The f-word is uttered twice, once sotto voce and once quite loudly and clearly.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
Unlike the multi-beat belt of that word on the Broadway recording, here, it’s uttered in affecting disbelief.
—Sammi Tapper, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Folk or hip-hop lyrics that get some of their bite from being uttered aloud are analyzed like modernist poems; graffiti sprayed on an office building loses its humor when treated as another oil hanging in a white cube.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uttered
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The judge whispered to the clerk, who left and returned with what appeared to be an additional court official who walked across the courtroom and closed the door, leaving the officers out of sight.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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There are whispered auctions in Italy and simultaneous-yelling auctions in Japan.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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General maintenance takes place every four years and was last carried out in 2022, Bogas said, adding that weekly and monthly maintenance and daily inspections are also carried out.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fraudulent pet listings are leaving victims emotionally devastated and financially drained, Dennis Horton, senior director of the Rockford Regional Office, said in the announcement.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Greene is also a Grammy winner, having won in 2000 for the best spoken word album for children for his work on Listen to the Storyteller.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In addition to his first spoken message, Thielen shared a new post on Instagram about his return to Minnesota.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The width of certain spectral lines—fingerprints of the light emitted during flares—has long been wider than expected based on standard temperature assumptions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s auroral activity follows a period of strong to severe geomagnetic storms Monday night and early Tuesday, after the effects from a coronal mass ejection—emitted from the sun’s surface over the weekend—reached the Earth’s atmosphere.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Vergara was just as enamored of her vocal Tuesday.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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Conference rival Chicago Christian (13-1) won the Class 2A state championship game last year with a 47-0 rout of Maroa-Forsyth but squeaked by Aurora Christian 28-21 in Week 9.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Uttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttered. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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