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
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Joe is plagued with visions of his dead father during his therapy sessions and hears disembodied voices whispering while hanging out with friends.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
As the crowd came down the street toward the makeshift memorial set up for Renee Nicole Good, a chorus of voices could be heard as a protester with a megaphone led the emotional, peaceful crowd through a series of chants.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
In the film, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are the singing voices of fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x, performing the roles of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey respectively.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
On one side sits a globalized Academy — broader, younger, more international than at any point in its history — whose evolving membership has embraced a wide spectrum of cinematic voices.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Putting more wind in the film’s sails, Domhnall Gleeson (The Paper), who voices the film, has officially come on as an exec producer.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Lily Tomlin voices Miss Frizzle, an eccentric science teacher who chauffeurs her students through time, space, and the human body in a flying yellow school bus.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Dave Goelz, who voices Gonzo the Great among other characters, returns alongside Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, and David Rudman.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Actor Brandon Engman portrays the character in his youth, while Wickham voices David as an adult.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
Despite their previous success, things aren’t going smoothly for the pair, who are instructed to track down an interloping snake (Ke Huy Quan voices the new character).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 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
Noun
Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Joe is plagued with visions of his dead father during his therapy sessions and hears disembodied voices whispering while hanging out with friends.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
As the crowd came down the street toward the makeshift memorial set up for Renee Nicole Good, a chorus of voices could be heard as a protester with a megaphone led the emotional, peaceful crowd through a series of chants.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
In the film, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are the singing voices of fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x, performing the roles of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey respectively.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
On one side sits a globalized Academy — broader, younger, more international than at any point in its history — whose evolving membership has embraced a wide spectrum of cinematic voices.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Community member voices opposition, but withdraws Caryl Auslander, a lobbyist who said she's known Zay for several years, offered another option for state sandwich.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Putting more wind in the film’s sails, Domhnall Gleeson (The Paper), who voices the film, has officially come on as an exec producer.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Lily Tomlin voices Miss Frizzle, an eccentric science teacher who chauffeurs her students through time, space, and the human body in a flying yellow school bus.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Dave Goelz, who voices Gonzo the Great among other characters, returns alongside Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, and David Rudman.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Actor Brandon Engman portrays the character in his youth, while Wickham voices David as an adult.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
Despite their previous success, things aren’t going smoothly for the pair, who are instructed to track down an interloping snake (Ke Huy Quan voices the new character).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voices
Noun
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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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While there has been some show of support for Maduro and expressions ofoutrage by his remaining government officials, the streets of Caracas and other major cities have mostly been quiet.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This season's cast features five Housewives (including a return from last season's Dorinda Medley, who was gone too soon), five game show alums and a host of other athletes, actors and singers alike.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The musical is not only filled with talented actors, singers and dancers.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sam is a happy, 13-year-old who expresses himself through play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the 2026 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Timothée Chalamet expresses his love and appreciation for girlfriend Kylie Jenner in his Best Actor acceptance speech.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running water and electricity were disrupted in parts of the capital, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Michigan law states that everyone except adults in the back seat of a vehicle must be buckled.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Euronews states applicants also need to show proof of health insurance that covers them in Bulgaria and is valid throughout the Schengen Zone.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nvidia became the first company to hit a $5 trillion valuation in October, Broadcom’s shares rose 49% across 2025, with ASML’s stock increasing 36%.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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But this year, investors should brace for the possibility outperforming shares will collide with reality, billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warned on Monday.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voices. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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