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as in emits
to send forth using the vocal chords
she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot
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as in says
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
never uttered a single comment at the meeting
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Recent Examples of utters
The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
To use the Breathalyzer app by Outreach Smartphone Monitoring or by House Arrest App, the user utters a pass phrase and then blows into the Breathalyzer while the app captures and transmits a short video along with the user’s GPS location to a corrections officer.
—Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
To use the Breathalyzer app by Outreach Smartphone Monitoring or by House Arrest App, the user utters a pass phrase and then blows into the Breathalyzer while the app captures and transmits a short video along with the user’s GPS location to a corrections officer.
—Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utters
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On one end, oil refining emits more air pollutants than any other process in the oil industry.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then came whispers that Netflix had put the show on its internal server, and employees couldn’t get enough of Bell and Brody’s crackling chemistry.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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These days, my mind still whispers, When the war ends—as though the war is continuing inside me, even after the noise of the air strikes outside has stopped.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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If none of those speaks to you, the Victorian era has some fantastic mysteries and ghost stories to get lost in.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to the firm, the streamlined approach enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and delivers high-quality data faster, making Fli Technology an ideal solution for operators seeking safe, reliable, and cost-effective well monitoring and diagnostic capabilities across various environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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In stark contrast to CNN+ or the Max programming, All Access delivers 16 hours of the same live, linear feed of CNN paid watched by pay-TV subscribers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Folklorist Thomas Keightley tells the tale of a kobold named Hödeken who was insulted by a kitchen boy who kept spraying water at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chatman squeaks onto the roster after showing position flex at fullback on offense, as well.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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The officer calmly and sweetly talks to the dog, calling to Moose to get the canine to come closer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks Wednesday night with Deni Avdija.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Utters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utters. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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