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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
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as in to announce
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 logical
according to the rules of logic
sound reasoning alone should tell you that the result is invalid
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
the horse is getting along in years, but still perfectly sound
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the shed looks flimsy, but it's actually surprisingly sound
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Recent Examples of sound
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Topic Studios Director Michael Angelo Covino’s comedy sounds promising, especially with Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson listed in the cast.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 5 May 2025
At her father’s graveside at kibbutz Nir Oz several weeks ago, Sharone Lifschitz read one of his poems to friends and family attending his headstone-setting ceremony, as the sound of bombs exploded a mile away in Gaza.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Benji Jones, Vox, 16 May 2025
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Beats are high-tech headphones that truly deliver on sound quality.
—Christopher Murray
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Verb
All over Echo, Jin sounds refreshed to be throwing himself back into music, but with the confidence of a star who’d never been away.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Topic Studios Director Michael Angelo Covino’s comedy sounds promising, especially with Adria Arjona and Dakota Johnson listed in the cast.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Noun
Waved to the rhythm of the music to applaud the singer and even to complain about the delay, the sound of the fans (one of the top-selling accessories during Gaga’s visit to Brazil) became a defining feature of her Copacabana show.
—Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 5 May 2025
At her father’s graveside at kibbutz Nir Oz several weeks ago, Sharone Lifschitz read one of his poems to friends and family attending his headstone-setting ceremony, as the sound of bombs exploded a mile away in Gaza.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Adjective
Michael Pearce/Wichita Eagle/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Avian experts, meanwhile, say the reasoning behind the original listing — which was the result of months of work and more than 30,000 public comments — is sound, and these birds are very clearly in trouble.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 16 May 2025
Beats Studio Pro: on sale for $169.95 (51% off)
Original price: $349.99
Beats are high-tech headphones that truly deliver on sound quality.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound
Adjective
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Therefore, the logical starting point might be to first to prop this thing at least back up to respectability.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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But Prasad and Makary say the studies are needed to provide evidence that annual shots for healthy younger Americans are evidence-based.—
Michael Erman,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Change the water every day or two to keep the roots healthy.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Subscribers can save up to 76 percent on tons of coveted finds for the holiday weekend, including summer fashion, sturdy luggage, and outdoor furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s basically like taking pieces from five different jigsaw puzzles and figuring out a way to put them together in some coherent order.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The administration still has time to settle on a coherent strategy, but the window of opportunity is closing.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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What’s more, behavioral economics suggests that our deviations from rational, deliberate behavior has some predictable structure.—
Jens Ludwig,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The ban on water fluoridation by the Florida Legislature (SB 700) and the outspoken views of the state surgeon general are the antithesis of rational public health measures.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2025
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Making this provision permanent provides the predictability employers need to build robust, long-term education benefits, and gives employees a meaningful path toward financial stability.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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There were decreases in cities with robust service organizations and some that have leaned more heavily on police.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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