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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The words Republican and Democrat are rarely, if ever uttered.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The monastery is central to the story, and its elder—named Zosima in the novel—comforts a woman who has lost her child, aged two years and nine months, with words that echo those uttered by Ambrose.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
As Carrington uttered those words after practice on Wednesday, Middleton was about to get on a stationary bike to keep his legs loose.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Though they are uttered in an entirely (and hilariously) different context within the movie itself, these words define Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone in more ways than one.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025
My patients began to make different health choices and to question their prior ones almost as soon as the words were uttered.
—Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
And with that, McAfee uttered the phrase that has rung hollow as the Hurricanes chase a national title that has eluded them since 2001 for the third time during the three-hour pregame show.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Miran has already uttered the unthinkable about dollar dominance and done the unthinkable by serving as an executive branch loyalist on the Fed board.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead, in a complete flip the script moment, that quote was uttered by the blindsider in question, Sage, who refused to hug the disposed of Shannon.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The words Republican and Democrat are rarely, if ever uttered.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The monastery is central to the story, and its elder—named Zosima in the novel—comforts a woman who has lost her child, aged two years and nine months, with words that echo those uttered by Ambrose.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
As Carrington uttered those words after practice on Wednesday, Middleton was about to get on a stationary bike to keep his legs loose.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Though they are uttered in an entirely (and hilariously) different context within the movie itself, these words define Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone in more ways than one.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025
My patients began to make different health choices and to question their prior ones almost as soon as the words were uttered.
—Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
And with that, McAfee uttered the phrase that has rung hollow as the Hurricanes chase a national title that has eluded them since 2001 for the third time during the three-hour pregame show.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Miran has already uttered the unthinkable about dollar dominance and done the unthinkable by serving as an executive branch loyalist on the Fed board.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
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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Just hearing this phrase whispered on the other end of the phone is enough to send a chill up your spine.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like marmalade, said to be from Marie est malade, the words whispered to a seasick Mary Queen of Scots by her maid, presumably while munching marmalade on toast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Conklin did not edit the de Blasio article, a person familiar with the coverage said.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, Microsoft will remain capacity constrained for the remainder of the fiscal year, Hood said.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From its rich literary and spoken word scene to such theater troupes as Word for Word, there is no shortage of opportunities to embrace those artists offering to transport us to a different place and time.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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And Artyom Levshunov is kind of a soft-spoken guy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Optical atomic clocks, which are considered the timekeepers of the future, use the precise, stable microwave frequency emitted by the vibrations of cesium or other atoms to keep time with extreme accuracy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Only a small fraction—less than 10 percent—of an earthquake’s energy is emitted as seismic waves.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Challengers Meghan Brown and Dara Ezzell-Pebworth have been the most vocal about their support for inclusive signs and distaste for vouchers, while incumbents Angie Redford and Lori Frasure, who chairs the board, have made their views less known.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wolfsburg, after beating Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 last week, barely squeaked past Norwegian side Valarenga thanks to a penalty awarded in the eighth minute of stoppage time.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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With her assurances, the bill squeaked by with 42 votes.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thirty-two people faced charges ranging from theft and murder to witchcraft, Claire Kehily, councillor for Maidstone Borough Council, told CNN.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Uttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttered. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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