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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
Culp expertly narrates the exposition (and in a forty-four-hour biography there’s plenty) and modulates his voice and pitch for different speakers. Audiofile Magazine june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025 The voice in the sample is low, deep, and a little out of pocket. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Reports have indicated that Punk had the option to turn down performing at the event but did not voice any objections. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 On Wednesday, Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock’s wife, Jordan, voiced her support for Marte on her Instagram Stories. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • The group Responsible Leadership for Ocotillo District wants residents to have a say in who’s representing them at city hall.
    Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • Cinema-goers also gets a say, with audience awards for both German and international movies.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • And all of it demonstrating how food exists as an evolving cultural expression of identity and community.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The Pussycat Dolls singer was one of the creative brains behind One Direction during her time as a judge on the U.K. X-Factor, helping to put together the group that catapulted Payne and fellow band members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan to global stardom in 2010.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
  • Their baby blessing arrives after a whirlwind 2023 for the singer.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Senate Republicans also added a $25 billion fund to help rural hospitals after some GOP senators expressed concern about how they could be affected by the change to provider taxes.
    July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
  • Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Despite the modest annual increase, the rise in the share of investor home purchases is more a reflection of how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers face growing affordability constraints, according to BatchData.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 July 2025
  • The price is a 66% premium on Core Scientific shares.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 July 2025
  • And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • By contrast, people given placebo injections lost around 200 grams.
    Rachel Fieldhouse, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
  • The result gives your look an effortless dose of cool when tucked into anything from black jeans to colorful wide-leg trousers.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Diesel has been synonymous with Fast and Furious, given his role as Dominic Toretto in the series that began as a street racing movie in 2001.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Diesel revealed that his return to the eleventh installment of the blockbuster series came with a few non-negotiable conditions—one of which was directly tied to Paul Walker’s iconic role.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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