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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

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025 The two, then a couple, became the central faces, voices and songwriters of the group for the four decades that followed. Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Gribble was previously voiced by Johnny Hardwick who died in 2023. Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Some Republicans have voiced their support for a restrictive medical-use program, but legislation hasn't been introduced in the current legislative session. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • Voters won’t have their say in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education or other municipal elections until November, when there will be 70 other candidates competing for seats.
    Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
  • But the Republican governor’s decision may not be the final say on the matter.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.
    Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
  • Through gene expression studies, the team determined these proteins were actively produced and regulated – social control molecules secreted through their natural antennae, the spines.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Swift needs no introduction but the singer has generated mind-bending press coverage over the past few years and has an enormous global fanbase.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 July 2025
  • The singer dressed for the occasion in a green Versace dress from the Italian fashion house's fall 2003 collection.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.
    Stefan Boyland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
  • Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • After 24 hours, Instagram provides engagement metrics like views, likes, comments, and shares.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • The stock has been trading under $3.00 a share since late February ,but jumped 43% from Wednesday's $2.29 a share close to $3.30 a share at 11:30 PM on Thursday.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Building a Routine That Works with Your Skin, Not Against It A successful acid routine begins with frequency and formulation.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 14 July 2025
  • The floor below those furnishings is made from quite a natural little formulation of linoleum that incorporates a mix of jute fabric, linseed oil, cork flour and natural resins.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The Dallas Mavericks gave fans their first look at Cooper Flagg through the first two games of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
  • Like the 50 other judges fired within the last six months, the union said, the judges who received the most recent notices were not given a reason for the terminations.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 July 2025
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  • Butler reprises his 2010 voice role of Viking Chief Stoic the Vast for the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, while Thames plays his son, Hiccup, who doesn’t seem cut out for the centuries-long tradition of fighting dragons.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • But Houston’s insistence of Sheppard maximizing his role starts with play in July.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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