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adjective

ˈvȯist How to pronounce voiced (audio)
Definition of voicednext
as in vocal
expressed or communicated by voice a loudly voiced expression of pain

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verb

past tense of voice
as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) voiced a suggestion about where to go

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Recent Examples of voiced
Adjective
Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025 Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
Professors also voiced support for survivors and those calling for institutional change. — Jeannine Chiang, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Ye voiced their lyrical competition, griped about feeling unappreciated, and, most notably, suggested that Jay-Z copied one of his collaboration ideas and released it first. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voiced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voiced
  1. vocal
  2. expressed
  3. uttered
  4. stated
  5. spoken
Adjective
  • During a June 11 meeting where the commission reluctantly agreed to put the question on the ballot after a judge ordered them to do so, Gabela was one of the most vocal opponents of the deal, the terms of which date back to 2016 and 2017.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of vocal
Verb
  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many of them are Philadelphia natives, too, and expressed the spirit of generosity that exists in the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
Adjective
  • For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.
    — Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • Tools like administrative subpoenas and monetary penalties would require DOJ enforcement, the government attorney stated, while the agency launched an early renewal proceeding that included a public comment period.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Guillard's claims continued even after Scofield's lawyers sent her a cease-and-desist order, after Moscow police publicly stated the professor was not a suspect — and even after police arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the crimes.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • To then dive headfirst into music was not an easy journey for the soft-spoken daughter of Italian immigrants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Pastor Adam, as many know him in Kansas, is soft spoken and congenial.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoken

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“Voiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voiced. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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