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as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation

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as in expression
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism

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verb

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
His credits also included voice work on Batman Beyond and The Wild Thornberrys, along with roles on the web series The Bay and Studio City. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025 Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice assistants like Siri and Google Voice Assistant allow drivers to perform smartphone functions hands-free. Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
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Trump's agreement last week to the summit was an abrupt shift after weeks of voicing frustration with Putin for resisting the U.S. peace initiative. Catarina Demony, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 In 2019, DeLisle began voicing Martin Prince and twins Sherri and Terri on The Simpsons, taking over for the late Russi Taylor. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • But three in five say spending on social activities impacts their financial goals, according to a new Ally Bank survey.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The two even had some say in who was cast, sitting in on auditions.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • His wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), wears an expression of perpetual disappointment.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro-organized co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from regions where artistic expression is at risk, has wrapped up its 23rd edition with a focus on the African continent.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Vietti said the singer and his crew stopped by the store and grabbed a couple of items during their visit.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Each consideration was dressed through Morticia’s viewpoint as if she were given a blank canvas to express her own look.
    Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Consumer behavior advocates expressed concern that that many retirement savers may not have the expertise to manage these investments effectively.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
    Mark Cooper, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
  • As for the third quarter, FactSet analysts raised their earnings per share (EPS) estimates, despite the persistent macro headwinds.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The translucent formula has a gel formulation that comfortably sits on skin all day, extending the wear of makeup.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2025
  • In the university’s intensive program, Rowe Jr. learned various formulations; methods and fabrication of new food products; food quality, including safety, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value and more.
    Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Skeptics warn that Putin is playing for time, for the opportunity to keep hammering Ukraine on the battlefield while giving lip service to seeking peace.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • On Monday, All Points East, Rock en Seine, and Forwards Festival announced that the rap star would no longer be performing, although no reason was given for the cancellations.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Butler went on to play a huge role for the Warriors in the second half of the season.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The biggest beneficiaries of the change have been Sam Vines, who can now play a bigger attacking role, and Yapi, who still slots into a central role, but can also make waves on the wing.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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