1
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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2
as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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3
as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
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4
as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
the grand opening of the region's newest and largest mall has been loudly sounded for months
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as in said
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Recent Examples of sounded
Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The winger, who scored a pair, sounded the alarm bell.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This person had a posh English accent and sounded annoyed.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
One of Bruce Springsteen’s most iconic songs almost sounded extremely different.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The way Perri saw it, flow sounded a lot like hypnosis.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The likes of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin have all sounded the alarm from the private sector on government debt, and public committees are ramping up their warnings on Capitol Hill about the future of America’s finances.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
No alarm sounded during the burglary, due to the system being focused on intrusions via doors, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
But what first sounded the Republic’s death knell, before Hitler ever became Chancellor, were unscrupulous politicians hostile to the Republic, who were willing to use political violence to do away with democratic institutions.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The winger, who scored a pair, sounded the alarm bell.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This person had a posh English accent and sounded annoyed.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
One of Bruce Springsteen’s most iconic songs almost sounded extremely different.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The way Perri saw it, flow sounded a lot like hypnosis.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The likes of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin have all sounded the alarm from the private sector on government debt, and public committees are ramping up their warnings on Capitol Hill about the future of America’s finances.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
No alarm sounded during the burglary, due to the system being focused on intrusions via doors, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
But what first sounded the Republic’s death knell, before Hitler ever became Chancellor, were unscrupulous politicians hostile to the Republic, who were willing to use political violence to do away with democratic institutions.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
This proposition sounded promising to many of us, and Milei achieved great results even with much of Congress against him.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The winger, who scored a pair, sounded the alarm bell.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This person had a posh English accent and sounded annoyed.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
One of Bruce Springsteen’s most iconic songs almost sounded extremely different.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The way Perri saw it, flow sounded a lot like hypnosis.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The likes of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin have all sounded the alarm from the private sector on government debt, and public committees are ramping up their warnings on Capitol Hill about the future of America’s finances.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
No alarm sounded during the burglary, due to the system being focused on intrusions via doors, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
But what first sounded the Republic’s death knell, before Hitler ever became Chancellor, were unscrupulous politicians hostile to the Republic, who were willing to use political violence to do away with democratic institutions.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This proposition sounded promising to many of us, and Milei achieved great results even with much of Congress against him.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The winger, who scored a pair, sounded the alarm bell.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This person had a posh English accent and sounded annoyed.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
One of Bruce Springsteen’s most iconic songs almost sounded extremely different.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The way Perri saw it, flow sounded a lot like hypnosis.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The likes of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin have all sounded the alarm from the private sector on government debt, and public committees are ramping up their warnings on Capitol Hill about the future of America’s finances.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
No alarm sounded during the burglary, due to the system being focused on intrusions via doors, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
But what first sounded the Republic’s death knell, before Hitler ever became Chancellor, were unscrupulous politicians hostile to the Republic, who were willing to use political violence to do away with democratic institutions.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded
Adjective
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But with a trophy on the line and needing just two more wins to lift said silverware, its focus will now be squarely on this continental cup.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The music video — which features all three artists — shows the said breakup unfold as all parties end up in therapy.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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States’ winning ways Authors of The Commonwealth Fund scorecard said that the discrepancies in care across states are less pronounced for Medicare patients than for people getting health coverage in other ways.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Westbrook is a fascinating, still-talented player, but as he's aged his flaws have only become that much more pronounced.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His stated goal is to keep Rivians updatable for seven to 10 years.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Sounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounded. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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