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past tense of sound
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as in echoed
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves the stranded hiker's cries for help sounded throughout the canyon

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sounded

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verb (2)

past tense of sound
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as in scaled
to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line the pilot sounded the river to make sure we weren't in any danger of running aground

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as in plunged
to cast oneself head first into deep water a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded

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sounded

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adjective

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Adjective
  • If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • The country’s decision, released Sunday night local time, follows Trump’s announcement that the U.S. is ending trade discussions because of said tax.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • There was no voiced opposition, though a representative for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers did amend its support, contingent on the addition of commercials as eligible projects.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These signatures become more pronounced as drones are made to fly faster or carry heavier payloads.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • While Volpe has shown flashes of potential at the plate, his slumps have been far more pronounced.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The stated goal of these price hikes is to increase revenue for the parks system to assist in conservation, preservation, and infrastructure investments in the park.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • In fact, a 2023 survey found that 80% of Gen Z and millennial consumers are likely to base purchases on a brand’s mission or stated purpose, a clear sign that trust is a critical differentiator.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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