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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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
Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Swalwell was initially endorsed by major labor groups and prominent voices from California's congressional delegation and electeds in Sacramento.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Considered among the defining voices of Bollywood soundtracks, Bhosle’s career spanned nearly 80 years and saw her record thousands of songs – many of which became synonymous with major musical feature films.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
This is a significant collaboration, bringing some of the most influential voices in global storytelling into the programme.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Leavins has been endlessly compared to Morrissey because of their similar singing voices.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Voters on The Star’s french fry polls have made their voices heard, making some tough choices along the way.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The festival, now in its 55th year, champions rising, new, and distinctive cinematic voices from around the world.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Eugene Mirman, real name Yevgeny Mirman, voices the role of Gene Belcher on the long-running Fox series.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Toad, also showed up fully in character.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
John Tui voices Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Frankie Adams plays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen is Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Gosling voices the film’s thought-provoking questions about victimization and villainy with full commitment, and his rigidity — that tall posture, those limitless eyes — add another layer to the work.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
As voices arrive—some direct, some sampled—the track is subsumed by texture, demanding little in the way of lyrical comprehension.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Swalwell was initially endorsed by major labor groups and prominent voices from California's congressional delegation and electeds in Sacramento.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Considered among the defining voices of Bollywood soundtracks, Bhosle’s career spanned nearly 80 years and saw her record thousands of songs – many of which became synonymous with major musical feature films.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
This is a significant collaboration, bringing some of the most influential voices in global storytelling into the programme.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Leavins has been endlessly compared to Morrissey because of their similar singing voices.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Voters on The Star’s french fry polls have made their voices heard, making some tough choices along the way.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The festival, now in its 55th year, champions rising, new, and distinctive cinematic voices from around the world.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Which sitcom actress voices Princess Sofia?
—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
Eugene Mirman, real name Yevgeny Mirman, voices the role of Gene Belcher on the long-running Fox series.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Toad, also showed up fully in character.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
John Tui voices Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Frankie Adams plays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen is Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Gosling voices the film’s thought-provoking questions about victimization and villainy with full commitment, and his rigidity — that tall posture, those limitless eyes — add another layer to the work.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 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
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The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, lending a sympathetic ear on the phone is awkward because there are no facial expressions to fall back on.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The singers also rocked out in solo shows in the Panorama Lounge; many passengers were up on their feet dancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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His band often swelled to more than 30 members (including backup singers and dancers) and featured two bass guitars and two baritone saxophones.—
Ian Brennan,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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The author expresses skepticism about the viability of the Huntington Beach conservatives’ statewide ambitions, particularly given California’s political demographics.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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What the behavior expresses, Berg says, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After Monday's severe storms brought tornadoes to parts of Minnesota, Tuesday will be much quieter across the state.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The most important parts of the accords, though, were not in the accords.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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However, healthcare providers sometimes prescribe specific formulations or higher doses when treating significant anemia.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Lake County Forest Preserves website states that the deer population is maintained at sustainable levels, typically 15-30 per square mile.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Even states that neither import nor export huge quantities of goods ultimately had to pay the price of tariffs in the form of higher food prices, as farmers began passing costs down to consumers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Locklear, best known for her roles on Dynasty and Melrose Place, shares daughter Ava Sambora, 28, with ex-husband Richie Sambora.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The expert shares that this design makes the sponge too harsh for delicate or coated appliance surfaces, as the abrasive materials scrape the finish and cause visible damage.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Voices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voices. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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