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Recent Examples of vocally
Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Conservative radio host Pete Mundo criticized Kansas City-area Democrats on Monday morning for not vocally responding to the attack.
—Jack Harvel
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
She's technically assured and vocally rich.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
School board members Julie Corcoran, Gail Theisen and Jill Christenson vocally objected to Rebelein’s comments.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
But the three dozen or so in attendance for the session were quick at that point to vocally register their vote.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The space agency arguably took a smart, calculated risk, though some experts vocally criticized the decision to fly.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Kevin Thompson was physically and vocally imposing as the curse-flinging Bonze.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
Carlson, Kelly, Owens and Jones have supported Trump in the past, with Kelly and Carlson even campaigning for him in 2024 — but all four have been vocally critical of the administration’s war with Iran.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Conservative radio host Pete Mundo criticized Kansas City-area Democrats on Monday morning for not vocally responding to the attack.
—Jack Harvel
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
She's technically assured and vocally rich.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
School board members Julie Corcoran, Gail Theisen and Jill Christenson vocally objected to Rebelein’s comments.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
But the three dozen or so in attendance for the session were quick at that point to vocally register their vote.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The space agency arguably took a smart, calculated risk, though some experts vocally criticized the decision to fly.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Kevin Thompson was physically and vocally imposing as the curse-flinging Bonze.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
Carlson, Kelly, Owens and Jones have supported Trump in the past, with Kelly and Carlson even campaigning for him in 2024 — but all four have been vocally critical of the administration’s war with Iran.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocally
Adverb
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When that lease expired in 2021, everyone verbally agreed that Ball and Jackson would continue to pay rent on their respective units.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Moyes had come close to returning to Everton on three separate occasions, most notably in December 2019, when he was verbally offered the role, before Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli dismissal prompted a late change of heart from then-owner Farhad Moshiri.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Kody Clemens doubled off McLean with one out in the seventh inning, and Keaschall made a spirited crowd audibly groan with a tying single.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Before Heuermann changed his plea, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney asked him to confirm details surrounding each murder as members of the victims' families were heard gasping and audibly crying in the courtroom gallery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocally. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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