as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice
her first uttered cry for help since the start of the ordeal
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1
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
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
During the international ceremony, the BBC broadcast an outburst from a Tourette’s campaigner that included a racial slur, which was uttered while the actors were on stage.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Being in the room with these other actors was so helpful for performance and to build a sense of momentum so that every word, every line wasn’t uttered in isolation in a vacuum.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Remember that line Valdez uttered at his press conference?
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
It is uttered in an accent that is not particularly Texan, but that misstep can be forgiven because so much else about the moment works.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Those are words uttered by two different high school soccer coaches describing the Southern Section playoff pairings produced using a computer algorithm under the competitive equity system.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
And all this before Bad Bunny uttered a single note!
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Today, Anthropic is so big, so powerful, that every word uttered by its CEO is a potential news story.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
During the international ceremony, the BBC broadcast an outburst from a Tourette’s campaigner that included a racial slur, which was uttered while the actors were on stage.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Being in the room with these other actors was so helpful for performance and to build a sense of momentum so that every word, every line wasn’t uttered in isolation in a vacuum.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Remember that line Valdez uttered at his press conference?
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
It is uttered in an accent that is not particularly Texan, but that misstep can be forgiven because so much else about the moment works.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Those are words uttered by two different high school soccer coaches describing the Southern Section playoff pairings produced using a computer algorithm under the competitive equity system.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
And all this before Bad Bunny uttered a single note!
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2026
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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Around Chinatown, people whispered that Chin Gin Hay was dating a white woman who taught piano in the neighborhood.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Nguyen’s text, you will be guided by sure hands, as welcome storytelling is whispered in your ear.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Kallas said the EU would closely monitor threats to maritime security also in the Red Sea, where Aspides operates with three warships.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Spurgeon is soft-spoken, but also knows when the stick is needed as much as the carrot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Interaction between humans and robots is usually studied through visual and spoken exchanges.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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VOCs are gases emitted by everything from carpets and shower curtains to cosmetics and cleaning products.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Modern landfills are designed to capture the methane emitted, but even the most efficient systems still allow almost 58% to escape into the atmosphere.—
Ahmed Ibrahim Yunus,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hall has previously been a vocal critic of the celebration online, both before and after he was elected to the state education board in 2024.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Frye is a vocal proponent of leucovorin, and his research on the drug was cited by federal health officials in September.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bill squeaked through the Senate on Monday by just one vote but passed the House by more than 20 votes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Wilson led off the inning with a single that squeaked by the second baseman.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Uttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttered. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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