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Definition of voicenext
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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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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
Premiering June 19 in theaters, Toy Story 5 sees Bonnie’s toys—which formerly belonged to Andy—contending with the digital age as Lilypad, an electronic game tablet voice by Greta Lee, gets unboxed. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 May 2026 The code is a fact that no voice cloning model can guess from public audio. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
On Saturday, the Disney Pixar movie stoked the rumors with a video of cowgirl Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack) dancing on the billboard. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 May 2026 The singer has voiced several other iconic characters, including Simba in Disney’s 2019 live-action Lion King movie and Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which premiered in April 2026. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • But Bianco, on the social media site X, adopted Hilton’s sales pitch to note that voters still have the final say and are free to upend expectations.
    Andrew Graham June 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
  • While a season is underway, fans can have a say on who stays and who goes, as well as which couple wins it all.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • This includes my place not only as a writer—who like my grandfather had, is writing books, teaching college, and engaged in psychoanalytic thought—but also as a someone who has similarly dedicated her life to the pursuit of learning, understanding, and expression through language.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • Master Medal Laelia Añejo is a boutique expression produced at Casa Natima in Amatitán.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • In 1952, Arnold had photographed actress and singer Marlene Dietrich in the recording studio, using her signature natural style — no set, posing or tripod.
    Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • After 10 days trapped in a cave with four others, the first man brought to safety expressed heartfelt gratitude to his rescuers and his family.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Impressions, ad value equivalency and share of voice were artifacts of an analog era.
    Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • What Research Really Shows Some research has found an association between mouthwash use and higher blood pressure, particularly with frequent use and stronger antibacterial formulations.
    Laura Bradley, Health, 3 June 2026
  • Yet over 60% of natural flavor formulations consumed in Africa are still imported, primarily from Europe, India, and China.
    Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.
    Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
  • Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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  • De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.
    Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • As soon as Luca de Meo took on the CEO role at Kering in September, he was convinced that luxury’s next chapter should include a strong dialogue between cultures.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 4 June 2026

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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