sound out
phrasal verb
sounded out; sounding out; sounds out
: to try to find out the opinions of someone by asking questions
They sounded me out on the idea.
polls that sound out public opinion
Examples of sound out in a Sentence
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Todd Rundgren knew how to get the right sounds out of all the instruments.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
The earbuds constantly monitor the surrounding environment and then apply just the right amount of active noise canceling to keep any unwanted sounds out.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Phonics instruction, which teaches kids to read by sounding out words, is required by the state, but there are ways that the Spalding method is unique from other types of teaching.
—The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2024
Given their defensive backgrounds, Fontenot and Morris figure to sound out the Z & Z duo of Zac Robinson and Zampese when evaluating QBs.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Little Tikes Learn & Play 100 Words Spell & Spin Pencil
Spelling is a foundational skill for being able to effectively sound out and read words.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024
But the concept of floating zombies does, indeed, sound out of this world.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 June 2023
Altman has also sounded out Microsoft on the plan, and the software giant is interested, according to two people.
—Edward Ludlow, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2024
Wisconsin joined more than 30 other states in pushing instruction that is best known for emphasizing the use of phonics — sounding out words letter by letter.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
The earbuds constantly monitor the surrounding environment and then apply just the right amount of active noise canceling to keep any unwanted sounds out.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Phonics instruction, which teaches kids to read by sounding out words, is required by the state, but there are ways that the Spalding method is unique from other types of teaching.
—The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2024
Given their defensive backgrounds, Fontenot and Morris figure to sound out the Z & Z duo of Zac Robinson and Zampese when evaluating QBs.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Little Tikes Learn & Play 100 Words Spell & Spin Pencil
Spelling is a foundational skill for being able to effectively sound out and read words.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024
But the concept of floating zombies does, indeed, sound out of this world.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 June 2023
Altman has also sounded out Microsoft on the plan, and the software giant is interested, according to two people.
—Edward Ludlow, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2024
Wisconsin joined more than 30 other states in pushing instruction that is best known for emphasizing the use of phonics — sounding out words letter by letter.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024
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“Sound out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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