1
as in whispering
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 saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
never uttered a single comment at the meeting
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Recent Examples of uttering
On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.
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Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.
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ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.
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Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez faces two counts of fraud exceeding $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments and 59 counts of embezzlement, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Court records said Dintaman, 47, pleaded guilty last October to one count each of conspiracy to commit false pretenses over $100,000, uttering and publishing, forgery and using a computer to commit a crime.
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Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
In the videos, the singer can be heard uttering some of her first sounds.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.
—
Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.
—
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.
—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez faces two counts of fraud exceeding $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments and 59 counts of embezzlement, according to the sheriff’s office.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Court records said Dintaman, 47, pleaded guilty last October to one count each of conspiracy to commit false pretenses over $100,000, uttering and publishing, forgery and using a computer to commit a crime.
—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
In the videos, the singer can be heard uttering some of her first sounds.
—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uttering
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The stairs bear witness to feet, flitting up and down, a whispering flood of life that has carried us forth to this day.
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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.
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Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.
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In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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This statement sandal captures the alternative aesthetic of Doc Marten combat boots while still delivering on comfort.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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And, in a number of cases, researchers have found evidence that this is happening, with one case of an extremely young star emitting flares seemingly in response to the orbit of its innermost planet.
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The cluster was found emitting ultraviolet light in a small but quickly growing galaxy by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
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His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing.
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Van Hook turned his head to the witness chamber and, sobbing, apologized for killing Self.
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The device later captured Lisa and Lenny speaking about their kids, his plastic surgery practice, finances and a construction project, according to the arrest warrant.
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A lot of the time there was no overtime, actors would be speaking and the lights would come on.
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“Uttering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uttering. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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