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Definition of voicesnext
plural of voice
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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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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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present tense third-person singular of voice

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Recent Examples of voices
Noun
From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 2026 Influential voices on the right, opposed to American involvement in Iran, continue to accuse Israel of manipulating America to do its bidding in the Middle East, echoing the age-old antisemitic trope of Jews pulling the strings of global politics. Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026 The quirky, all-ages murder mystery features a starry ensemble including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and Nicholas Braun, as well as the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall and Patrick Stewart as the sheep who try to figure out who murdered their shepherd. Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 11 May 2026 Winning their party's nomination all but guarantees a victory in the general election, and the prime risk to another term is failing to satisfy the most partisan voices. Susan Page, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Tim Darcy has always been the man of a thousand voices — a wildly imaginative singer playing different roles, capturing the disintegration of the self from different angles. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026 But the fight for female leadership and more women’s voices in Haiti’s affairs is part of a broader political struggle — one that led to the existence of the women’s ministry decades ago. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 And once the industry contracts and other investors become risk-averse, what that does is shut out the underrepresented voices. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 Because of that, Democrats — not used to any counter voices in Chicago — don’t like the group. Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026 Seth Rogen voices Napoleon, the nastiest pig who becomes the farm’s scary dictator. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 Throughout the movie, Michael voices his admiration for the novel's Neverland setting a number of times in his downtime from writing and performing music. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 Jason Schwartzman voices Kevin and Aubrey Plaza, who co-created and co-wrote the series, also voices a character. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Solomon Brown, who voices Gil in Bubble Guppies and Ryder in PAW Patrol. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 9 Apr. 2026 Announced ahead of the film's release, Glen Powell voices Fox McCloud, the spaceship-piloting fox first introduced in the 1993 adventure game Star Fox. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026 In Pizza Movie, Dan Radcliffe voices a butterfly named Lysander. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026 Yuki Kaji voices the title character Mao, with Natsumi Kawaida as Nanoka Kiba. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voices
Noun
  • The idea, Was says, was to focus on Weir’s songs and the characters in them rather than on the jammy side of the Dead.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Shabbat is one of the great expressions of that wisdom — and one that feels especially relevant today.
    Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
  • Right now, finding out information about babies' stress levels is dependent on casual observation of crying, facial expressions, and movement, as well as basic vital signs, Northwestern said.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Her artistry expands far beyond her discography, and has had lasting impacts on the Arabic music industry, particularly for Arab women singers.
    Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
  • The two singers bonded over motherhood and music.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
  • Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.
    Jordan French, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Max Schuemann, another righty, hasn’t shown much at the plate over parts of three big league seasons.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • The additional patents can include new doses, formulations or delivery devices.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 13 May 2026
  • Ashwagandha comes in a variety of formulations and dosage forms such as capsules, powders, and liquid.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • The charging document also states that the counselor stood up and tried to alert the tug crew that the boat was about to be struck.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
  • The company states the vehicle weighs about 1102 pounds (500 kilograms) with a passenger on board.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • The account accumulated shares through March.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
  • Our general rule of thumb is that a 10% pullback in a high-quality company like TJX represents an opportunity to nibble on shares.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026

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“Voices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voices. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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