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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
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Such predictions may sound familiar to those who followed autonomous vehicles.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
But Cassidy knows that, at the first sound of reproach, at the first demand, Brianna will flee.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
Cognitive scientists see critical thinking as a specific kind of reasoning that involves problem-solving and making sound judgments.
—Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
However dated that now sounds, the pair were photographed time and again in all their stylish glory, and more often than not, smiling or laughing — with that indescribable, and sometimes mischievous, verve.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Such predictions may sound familiar to those who followed autonomous vehicles.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
People with migraine headaches may experience nausea and sensitivity to light or sound.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
But Cassidy knows that, at the first sound of reproach, at the first demand, Brianna will flee.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The sound quality is fantastic with rich bass, crisp highs, and stereo audio.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
Cognitive scientists see critical thinking as a specific kind of reasoning that involves problem-solving and making sound judgments.
—Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound
Adjective
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The problem — and hardly an insignificant one — is that however funny comedian Jillian Bell’s directorial debut can be in the moment, none of it makes the slightest logical sense.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Airport lounges were overdue for a re-think, and a logical place for Delta to start catering to luxury travelers.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Less than a week before the season opener, 38 healthy players remain in camp.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Nearly 40% of employees have cried at work in the past month, according to a new survey from Modern Health--an organization determined to create a healthier, more resilient workforce with personalized high-quality care.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a landscape where so many shows foreground reveals and plots, Adolescence centers an emotional reality, one that can’t be cut around or spliced to create something coherent or streamlined.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Either the president has no coherent plans, or those plans are devious and not to be shared with the people.—
Llewellyn King,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 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
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This approach offers robust protection against data loss.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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International students and scholars were told that the United States is the land of free inquiry and expression, and that our world-class schools are sites of robust speech.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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