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as in say
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 expression
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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verb

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
His voice is immaculate, but his main influence is Chris Brown. EW.com, 5 June 2025 Each voice has its own rhythmic room and frequency. Daegan Miller june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Verb
No Senate Republican signed the letter, led by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., but Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voiced support for public media in an editorial in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner earlier this month. Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 4 June 2025 Hamill’s career, in addition to his work as Luke, has also involved a wide range of voiceover work, including voicing The Joker in a variety of Batman projects. Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
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Noun
  • Well, now is your chance to have your say on all the above topics (and more) below.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • Many of the commenters felt like the poster was justified in walking out of the dinner, emphasizing that her parents don't have a say in her life.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.
    Essence, Essence, 3 June 2025
  • However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Wilson first started joking about having a fifth baby with his wife last October when the singer shared a set of sultry photos that showed off an all-black leather look paired with a gold lion embellishment.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • The singer/songwriter was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2024, hosts the ListenLocalRadio podcast and is a member of numerous bands.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • And all three other members express regret about George’s indecision costing the group a spot in the lineup for the historic marathon Live Aid concert at London’s Wembley Stadium.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
  • International concerns about the war’s consequences, as well as trade tensions, drove Asian share prices lower Monday while oil prices surged.
    Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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  • The most successful businesses during that time were those with the ability to source materials from multiple vendors or shift their product formulations according to changing circumstances.
    Stephen DeAngelis, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • Hegseth Calls the tune The U.S. was heavily involved in the formulation of the report, officials say.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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  • But West, giving the overall package its only public airing, couldn’t explain how leaving a restriction in place only for Springfield’s home county would pass legal muster.
    Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
  • This team has given me the opportunity to be reborn as a footballer and as a person.
    David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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  • After spending close to $300 million to return Trump to the White House, Musk was poised to have a major role in the administration and be in position to push through regulatory changes in ways that benefited his companies.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 June 2025
  • Sociodemographic influences Empirical data suggest sociodemographic factors play a significant role in air rage incidents.
    Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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