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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 voice actor began his career as a character designer for Jim Henson's Muppet Babies. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025 Generations have heard Kermit the Frog’s voice from the youngest of ages. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
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Trump to visit the region Trump, whose administration has voiced full support for Israel's actions, is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this week in a regional tour that will not include Israel. Wafaa Shurafa, Time, 11 May 2025 Trump to visit the region Trump, whose administration has voiced full support for Israel’s actions, is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this week in a regional tour. Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • The weather may have a say in the game, but the team is a rain or shine mix of raw talent and grizzled veterans.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Antetokounmpo will also have some say in how things go down, and his interest in joining any teams will be a major factor.
    Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • The use of dance and movement, costuming and even facial expressions during the performance can be as effective, even more so, than words that convey the weight of these gender expectations.
    David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • Participants will discover the creative possibilities of technology in narrative creation, including the application of Afrofuturism to enhance representation and expression.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • The 25-year-old singer— who is under Natanael Cano’s record label Los CT and Peso Pluma’s Double P Management— has quickly become a force in the new wave of corridos tumbados, amassing more than 50 million monthly Spotify listeners.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
  • The Jackson estate has repeatedly denied abuse accusations made against the late singer, who was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005.
    Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • Keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Eagle, desperate to avoid denying Palace their place in Europe, could yet conclude a sale of its shares.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • That compares with $942 million, or $2.03 per share, in the year-ago period.
    Anne D'Innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • This usually happens with scents that have a lower perfume oil concentration or poor formulation.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
  • Souter didn’t hesitate to endorse Harlan’s formulation.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
  • Unlike June’s steady hand, Moira gets to drop an F-bomb — twice — which at first shocks Lydia given the rules against profanity in the society.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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  • Brissett, who started the first five games of the season, is now gone, which frees up Maye to take on a more commanding leadership role.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
  • But Critchfield acknowledged that cuts at the federal level could pose challenges if states have to take on more of an oversight role.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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