1
as in says
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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2
as in expressions
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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3
as in singers
one who sings
one of the great voices of her generation
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as in expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
voiced a suggestion about where to go
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Recent Examples of voices
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
With spoofing tools, criminals can mimic real bank phone numbers and even use AI to reproduce familiar voices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Alongside them, sharp editorial voices like Ekow Barnes and Adenike Olanrewaju—the bridge-builders between craft and commerce, Lagos and the luxury ecosystem beyond.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
From there, both artists take turns singing the different verses in a sweet back-and-forth of their unmistakable voices.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
This year’s edition brings together a mix of renowned filmmakers and fresh voices across the Co-Production Market, Work-in-Progress Lab and Viewing Room, reaffirming the Bazaar’s position as South Asia’s most vital platform for global collaboration.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Maki is an advocate for representation of diverse voices in Hollywood and was selected for the Gold House A100 List of most impactful leaders in the Asian community in 2021.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
More Cincinnati voters made their voices heard in this year's mayoral election than the previous election in 2021.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Everyone — including Grande and Erivo — jumps and looks around as overlapping voices ask what’s going on.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Abernathy voices similar sentiments.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Nobody Wants This cast on RadioAndy, the Bravo personality, 57, told the actress, who voices Anna in the mega-popular Disney franchise, that his 6-year-old son Ben doesn't like one of film's major characters.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Ford then provided a link to a Reagan speech where the late president voices opposition to tariffs.
—Rob Gillies, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The director appears in the doc and often voices his skepticism, which creates a push-and-pull dynamic between him and McCollum.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Here, Peter Sallis voices Wallace, an inventor hired by Lady Tottington (Helena Bonham Carter) to save the town (and its vegetable gardens) from the titular rabbit.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The executive producers include former NBA MVP Joel Embiid and artist-actor-rapper Jaden Smith, who also voices a role in the movie.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
With spoofing tools, criminals can mimic real bank phone numbers and even use AI to reproduce familiar voices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Alongside them, sharp editorial voices like Ekow Barnes and Adenike Olanrewaju—the bridge-builders between craft and commerce, Lagos and the luxury ecosystem beyond.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
From there, both artists take turns singing the different verses in a sweet back-and-forth of their unmistakable voices.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
This year’s edition brings together a mix of renowned filmmakers and fresh voices across the Co-Production Market, Work-in-Progress Lab and Viewing Room, reaffirming the Bazaar’s position as South Asia’s most vital platform for global collaboration.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Maki is an advocate for representation of diverse voices in Hollywood and was selected for the Gold House A100 List of most impactful leaders in the Asian community in 2021.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
More Cincinnati voters made their voices heard in this year's mayoral election than the previous election in 2021.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Everyone — including Grande and Erivo — jumps and looks around as overlapping voices ask what’s going on.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fourteen-year-old Frankie Treadaway voices Harry Potter in the first three of the new audiobooks, with Arabella Stanton and Max Lester playing Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Abernathy voices similar sentiments.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Nobody Wants This cast on RadioAndy, the Bravo personality, 57, told the actress, who voices Anna in the mega-popular Disney franchise, that his 6-year-old son Ben doesn't like one of film's major characters.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Ford then provided a link to a Reagan speech where the late president voices opposition to tariffs.
—Rob Gillies, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The director appears in the doc and often voices his skepticism, which creates a push-and-pull dynamic between him and McCollum.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Here, Peter Sallis voices Wallace, an inventor hired by Lady Tottington (Helena Bonham Carter) to save the town (and its vegetable gardens) from the titular rabbit.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The executive producers include former NBA MVP Joel Embiid and artist-actor-rapper Jaden Smith, who also voices a role in the movie.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voices
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It was given a 60 percent chance of cyclone formation through seven says—a 10- percentage-point increase over the previous day.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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But today, the 42-year-old says, time would be better spent studying a more niche topic intertwined with AI, like AI for biology—or maybe not a degree at all.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snook and Lacy, who display such sharp instincts in their best work, seem to have been directed to overact; cameras freeze on their exaggeratedly bewildered or angry or devastated expressions, putting exclamation points at the end of too many scenes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As onlookers began to notice, more musicians suddenly joined in — including a pianist and extra singers — from other open balconies above the street.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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One of the year’s finest songs feels both timeless and fresh, a patient and yearning ode to young love from one of London’s most promising young pop singers.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The parts were gradually lining up for a potential return to the five-piece Rumours-era roster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Mayo Clinic explains that it’s often not found until the cancer has already spread to multiple parts of the body.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The formulations, doses, and follow-up protocols vary widely.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s largely due to small sample sizes and differences in study methods and probiotic formulations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a January 2025 report from Puck, which cited multiple sources, the settlement reportedly states that the Chandlers are not to be mentioned or dramatized in any film about Michael.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The United Airlines website states that customers can also reschedule their trip for free, during this time.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Voices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voices. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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