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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
Every exclamation, every hesitation, every slip of the tongue (including the film’s title, reportedly uttered by the real Chaplin twins once) comes simultaneously from both women. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 John Kay, The Sun’s then-chief reporter, used to say that whatever words a subject uttered was copy. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 The late Peter Douglas, former executive director of the California Coastal Commission, uttered them many years ago. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 In the wake of the Covid pandemic, countless pieties were uttered about disease control. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 While being escorted out of the synagogue by security, Montes allegedly struck a 63-year-old woman who was attending the services, cutting her lip and bruising her arm, and headbutted a security guard and uttered a racial slur, according to police. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered. City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 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
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
  • Among designers idled by fashion’s revolving door, Dario Vitale is perhaps the most whispered about, following his ouster from Versace after a single, acclaimed season, and Prada Group’s acquisition of the house.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • So, this collection of reasons is why GTA 6 Online isn’t here, or even being whispered about yet.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Iliman Ndiaye, another City debutant, showed flashes of promise, while Gianluigi Donnarumma made a couple of big saves when needed (the less said about the moment the Italian nearly let the ball go under his foot and over the goal-line, the better).
    Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The setup gives OlloNi a face that can react visually without relying on spoken responses every time.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Evidence is needed to build a case for or against the role of firelight in promoting rich, spoken language in our species.
    Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • It’s also infused with an antioxidant-rich blend of Australian botanicals and a blue light complex to help protect skin from the damaging blue light emitted by screens and devices.
    Alison Abbey Hudak, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In 2024, the South Coast Air Quality Management District reported that the Prima Deshecha Landfill emitted around 2,681 pounds of ethylbenzene annually and 55 pounds of toluene.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The pound also drew support at the start of the Iran conflict in April on outsized market expectations for a monetary policy response to inflation fears from the Bank of England, Jane Foley, senior FX strategist at Rabobank, told CNBC.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As an aside, imagine the outcry there would be from Leclerc fans if Ferrari had told him to back up Hamilton.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Both Cuban-American Republicans from Miami are two of the most vocal critics of the communist government in Havana.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While fans were initially vocal about not being able to hear Sampha, his energy was palpable throughout the set.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Then the Mets squeaked out a victory over the Padres, winning the game 2-1, and handing me another loss.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Jansen & Oncins crushed Mixed-1, while Christian and Acevedo squeaked out Mixed-2 12-10 to force a DB.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Uttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttered. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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