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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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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

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
To her, the voice sounded robotic. David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026 The victims’ families had a voice in the deal, too. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Councilmembers have voiced worries about the limitations of free speech, especially on college campuses. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026 The advisory was discussed in a recent Reddit forum about Trinidad and Tobago, with some locals voicing alarm about the crime situation. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • Spreitzer, meanwhile, pointed to an August executive order that would allow a presidentially appointed individual to have the final say on grant solicitations and approvals.
    Fiona Bork, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Competition both in the creative world, but also in the information world, which so many of these entities have a great deal of say [over] and a great deal of control.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Photograph by Glen Wilson / Lionsgate Fuqua’s low-key approach is both a natural expression of his personality and a shrewd stratagem to reassure people around him that everything is under control.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, in a deposition, Jones has detailed how Nathan purportedly did crisis work for Bolno after, in 2023, a singer died of a fatal overdose in the married executive’s Miami hotel suite.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This simply could not be… not Prince, the genius, larger-than-life singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who rebirthed pop music into a new sensuous funk-new wave-rock-soul musical form known to the world as the Minneapolis Sound.
    Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
    Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The playoffs have delivered their share of Knicks villains over the years, from Reggie Miller to Joel Embiid to Tyrese Haliburton.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In some cases, the issue probably was the formulation.
    Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Rawls provided the most influential modern formulation of what reasonableness demands under conditions of pluralism—the condition under which the people in most of the world’s democracies live.
    Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Suzuki’s long ball was part of a three-run seventh, which helped give the Cubs a five-run cushion.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Korean gochujang paste gives the dish fiery, funky heat.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The role of the head coach is to provide their players with new solutions and the confidence to execute them.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Wilson is also an actress, with roles on Yellowstone and in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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