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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
The film operates under the Primetime banner, neurodivergent actor-producer Victoria Emslie’s platform dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices across disability, gender, global majority and sexuality spectrums. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025 Don’t be afraid to raise your voice slightly to emphasize a key point—or lower it to draw people in. Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
James’ latest visit follows years of strife between Beijing and the NBA that began when a team’s manager voiced support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong in 2019. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The ban, which had been widely criticized as a tool for censorship and for punishing government opponents who voice their protests online, was lifted early Tuesday, The Associated Press reported. Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
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Noun
  • While the Board of Immigration Appeals has final say in the case and Bondi can not directly rule, the attorney general has authority to intervene in any of the board’s cases and overruled a previously permissible legal standard from the Biden administration's policy.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Depending on the outcome, the Supreme Court could be asked to determine whether district judges or the executive branch has final say over interim prosecutorial appointments.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.
    Robert Birsel Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The First Amendment protects not just public speech and expression against government retaliation but also the public's ability to access information without government censorship.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • The Chilean-American actress and singer did not reveal the age of her child or the identity of the father.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, the top feels like the wearable intersection between multiple dreamy Chloé dresses the singer has worn in recent memory.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Regardless of where the fans stand, Williams likes to express himself in that way.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City de Mexico, the railway, expressed its condolences to the victims' families and called on drivers to respect road signs and stop orders at railroad crossings.
    Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Her share was done by 14 percentage points compared to last cycle.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Supply will not be an issue, as 2025-2026 formulations of the vaccine have already been or are in the process of being shipped to pharmacies, said Groves.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Preliminary trial results published in the medical journal JAMA suggest that a single dose of MM120, an oral pharmaceutical formulation of LSD, can significantly reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), offering a potential alternative to daily medications.
    Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.
    Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Their role is to support clients and other stakeholders to identify and take action against match manipulation, particularly those related to match betting.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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