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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
Ellen Bass, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Through the decades, the Orlando Sentinel has highlighted the region’s natural jewels and exposed a range of environmental tragedies, often through the voices of residents who called attention to them, fought to fix them — and sometimes succeeded.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Lluritu is mainly frequented by cheerful locals, with loud voices and healthy appetites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Less consolidation, more accountability and voices that understand what’s actually happening on the ground.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This is why additional voices could at least moderate the ongoing approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The Ronettes’ sexy look and powerful voices — plus songwriting and producing help from Phil Spector — turned them into one of the premier acts of the girl-group era, touring England with The Rolling Stones and befriending the Beatles.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, all these voices tend to dilute the album’s core, leaving a mystery as to what Tezzus and diamond* have to offer on their own.
—Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
No sound of voices, horns, tires.
—Ellen Bass, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Through the decades, the Orlando Sentinel has highlighted the region’s natural jewels and exposed a range of environmental tragedies, often through the voices of residents who called attention to them, fought to fix them — and sometimes succeeded.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Lluritu is mainly frequented by cheerful locals, with loud voices and healthy appetites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Less consolidation, more accountability and voices that understand what’s actually happening on the ground.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This is why additional voices could at least moderate the ongoing approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The Ronettes’ sexy look and powerful voices — plus songwriting and producing help from Phil Spector — turned them into one of the premier acts of the girl-group era, touring England with The Rolling Stones and befriending the Beatles.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, all these voices tend to dilute the album’s core, leaving a mystery as to what Tezzus and diamond* have to offer on their own.
—Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voices
Noun
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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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The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Terrace Bar's tequila room stocks 65 expressions behind iron gates like liquid treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Three Texas mariachi brothers — who were recently detained and released by ICE — are set to open for one of the biggest country singers at her shows in the Lone Star state.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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McAnally is friends with both singers and became the sounding board for their writing session.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aircraft landing on one of the main runways at Newark come sailing in, low, over multiple lanes of traffic on the Turnpike, which is one of the most congested parts of Interstate 95.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though mineral sunscreens have a reputation for leaving a white cast, newer formulations offer sheerer alternatives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Anaheim resort has expanded facial-recognition technology at entrances to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure after months of limited testing, reads Disney’s privacy notice, in which the company states the intention is to make reentry easier and to prevent fraud.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The analyst's price objective of $100 implies a 39% rally ahead for shares of Block.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Investors have sold shares of software companies, fearing enterprise customers will use AI to create their own platforms.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Voices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voices. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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