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verb

past tense of utter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uttered
Adjective
For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’. Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself. Literary Hub, 29 May 2026 Grant attempted to leave the building, uttered threats and made physical contact with two officers, police said. Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Because spoken words disappear as soon as they’re uttered, oral cultures value repetition to aid memory. Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Winston uttered the statement while being asked to leave after threatening nursing staff, police said. Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026 The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said. ABC News, 24 June 2026 Elite sportspeople do enough media training to know that certain pronouncements will take on a life of their own after they are uttered. Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2026 Even ordinary women who never laid claim to mystical experience uttered prayers again and again, throughout the day, for their entire adult lives. Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 Refreshingly, the name Tilly Norwood was seldom uttered, and that alone struck many attendees as progress. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 May 2026 The actress revealed on a recent episode of Hot Ones that Cruise once uttered a truly iconic sentence when the pair were stuck on wires shooting a mentally and physically painful sequence for their 2014 sci-fi film. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uttered
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • From the second Eldridge was drafted, a little devil appeared on your shoulder and whispered unreasonable expectations into your ear.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • For several years, the ELF had been whispered about in activist circles.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The 787 Dreamliner is part of a broader fleet modernization program to build a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive airline, PAL said.
    Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Investigators determined that a group of men had attacked him at his San Jose home and that one of them struck him in the face with the handle of a firearm, police said.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • This followed a common scholarly notion that Maya hieroglyphics were not tied to spoken language.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026
  • Voice-to-art AI creation generates artwork from spoken prompts.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • These digital tokens, which are pegged to fiat currencies and emitted by companies rather than a central bank, have proliferated globally, with behemoths like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC dominating the marketplace.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • However, this innovative material completely erases thermal signatures from infrared screens by altering how heat is emitted and detected.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Yet several scientists told KFF Health News that the specimens most likely were indeed for use in developing mpox diagnostic tests.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
  • The director largely utilizes Stewart’s vocal strengths in his projects.
    Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • This time, with respected Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, the Seleção squeaked past Japan in the round of 32 before losing to Norway, a nation that had never reached the quarterfinals.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • But the solar and battery storage project on Ute Mountain Ute land squeaked through.
    Adam Burke, NPR, 6 July 2026

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“Uttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttered. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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