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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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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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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
Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Since its launch in 2015, Labelhood has played a critical role in cultivating China’s next generation of creative directors and experimental fashion voices.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Some prominent Jewish voices, including current CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, have argued that DEI practices are at least latently antisemitic because their practitioners do not consider Jews an underrepresented minority.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Our voices really work well together, and our musical sensibilities really work well together.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Mariangela Lisanti is a professor of physics at Princeton University and a public voices fellow with the OpEd Project.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Alamy; Getty Images; Hulton Archive Streisand praised Redford’s advocacy for freedom of the press, fostering rising artistic voices at his Sundance Institute in Utah and protecting the natural environment.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The 2025 project Heat The Streets cemented him as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary R&B.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
For models trained on raw frequency and engagement, the loudest voices win.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Max Burkholder stars as young John and MacFarlane, once again, voices Ted.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Although Macfarlane voices Stan and is the biggest name attached to the show, for most of its existence, the series was handled by the other co-creators Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman; Weitzman is still co-showrunner of the series along with Brian Boyle.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
Greta Lee voices Lilypad, the tablet at the center of the toys-vs-tech conflict.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Conan O’Brien voices Smarty Pants, and Tony Hale returns as Forky.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Created by Seth MacFarlane, who voices the family’s patriarch and Roger the alien, the show has gained popularity partly for its musical numbers performed by the Smith family’s pubescent son and Roger.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Ben Schwartz, who voices Sonic, made the announcement on social media.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Curry, who serves as a producer on the film, also voices one of Will’s teammates, a giraffe named Lenny.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Kennedy, a leading anti-vaccine activist before becoming the nation's top health official, fired the entire 17-member panel last year and replaced it with a group that includes several anti-vaccine voices.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Since its launch in 2015, Labelhood has played a critical role in cultivating China’s next generation of creative directors and experimental fashion voices.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Some prominent Jewish voices, including current CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, have argued that DEI practices are at least latently antisemitic because their practitioners do not consider Jews an underrepresented minority.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Our voices really work well together, and our musical sensibilities really work well together.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Mariangela Lisanti is a professor of physics at Princeton University and a public voices fellow with the OpEd Project.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Alamy; Getty Images; Hulton Archive Streisand praised Redford’s advocacy for freedom of the press, fostering rising artistic voices at his Sundance Institute in Utah and protecting the natural environment.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The 2025 project Heat The Streets cemented him as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary R&B.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
For models trained on raw frequency and engagement, the loudest voices win.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
When sharing the details of their scuffle with her husband, Conner Leavitt, Whitney’s partner voices a thought that reiterates most of what Mormon Wives season four exudes.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Max Burkholder stars as young John and MacFarlane, once again, voices Ted.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Although Macfarlane voices Stan and is the biggest name attached to the show, for most of its existence, the series was handled by the other co-creators Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman; Weitzman is still co-showrunner of the series along with Brian Boyle.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
Greta Lee voices Lilypad, the tablet at the center of the toys-vs-tech conflict.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Conan O’Brien voices Smarty Pants, and Tony Hale returns as Forky.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Created by Seth MacFarlane, who voices the family’s patriarch and Roger the alien, the show has gained popularity partly for its musical numbers performed by the Smith family’s pubescent son and Roger.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Ben Schwartz, who voices Sonic, made the announcement on social media.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Curry, who serves as a producer on the film, also voices one of Will’s teammates, a giraffe named Lenny.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voices
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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
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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
Noun
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Films always have this social, socio-cultural edge, showing streets, people’s expressions.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The production will feature professional opera singers, including a countertenor, accompanied by dancers and live harpsichord music.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The approach suits the perspective bandleader Kylie Gaspard expresses across the EP, of someone lost in their head and trying to make sense of the world around them.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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When the brain leaves survival mode Anxiety is often the first way the body expresses overload.—
Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blizzards buried parts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota while torrential rains flooded homes and washed out roads in Hawaii.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Highs above 90 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to be widespread in Southern California, with parts of Arizona and Nevada reaching the triple digits.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With cultural mainstays like rice extract and buzzy compounds like several types of hyaluronic acid, these formulations offer more than straightforward sun protection.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Current formulations of the drug also persist in the bloodstream for long periods, which can have unintended consequences.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Currently, the law states that the youngest drivers with a new permit or license can only drive during the first six months with a parent, legal guardian or other adult in the car.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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The complaint states that she had been invited to work on the resolution in June and chose not to participate but still wanted to help draft the language.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its shares are in the penny stock range, closing at just under 40 cents a share on Friday.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Twitter’s shares fell sharply in the immediate aftermath of the tweet.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Voices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voices. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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