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uttered

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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
Her face probably would’ve turned bright red if the words Thighs Wide Shut were uttered in her presence. Hayley Fleming, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 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
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
  • Garber said that 15 players who played in the World Cup will still play in the All-Star Game on Wednesday, either representing MLS or for Liga MX.
    Alex Zietlow July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • The developers said the goal is to create an entertainment district that provides year-round activity.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
  • While a one-second response lag is acceptable in text chat, that same pause feels awkward and disruptive in spoken conversation.
    Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • When comets come around the sun, the dust emitted as the debris collides with Earth's atmosphere forms a trail that creates fiery, colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 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 former clerk has also been a vocal defender of Kansas City’s new congressional district, which Republicans redrew last year.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Today, Hadley is a vocal advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Schwarber, who barely squeaked out of the first round, went first.
    Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • 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

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“Uttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttered. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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