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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
  • Investors won’t have a say in SpaceX’s strategic direction or Musk’s next launchpad move.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The provision gives the president the power to appoint a board member and have a say in company decisions that affect domestic steel production and competition with overseas producers.
    Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • But the Kentucky distillery has many other whiskeys in its lineup, aside from its ultra-aged expressions.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The photos of him and Jack marked the singer's tenth Instagram in-feed post that day.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • The schedule for the day-long Hartford Bonanza includes DJ Connie Carmona from 4 to 6 p.m., acoustic folk/hip-hop singer/songwriter Bodhi at 6 p.m., DJ Eric Otero at 7 p.m. amd the soul/hip-hop/jazz fusion of Dwayne Keith & Friends at 8:45 p.m.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
  • Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.
    Colin Meyn, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Ikea has 39 stores in China, although the share of its global sales in the country has been sliding in recent years and was at 3.5% in 2023-24 financial year.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • Two of the industry’s biggest companies filed for bankruptcy this month, and all have taken a big hit to their share prices.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Designed for the Mindful Drinker Wims! products contain a 1:1 blend of 4mg THC and 4mg CBD, a low-dose formulation by design.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Heat-shedding concrete cuts air conditioning demand, lighter formulations require less material per structure, and energy-storing concrete could potentially replace carbon-intensive battery manufacturing.
    Andres Clarens, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • That arc gave us both such emotional depth to play with.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
  • And there is a robust Italian influence, one that is unsurprising given several centuries of Italian migration to the city.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Fetterman’s sentiment comes amid his broader frustrations with his role as senator.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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