1
as in to speak out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest "stupid" political decisions
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
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Recent Examples of sound off
Social media users were also sounding off about them in our PEOPLE Instagram comments.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Rose Zhang, rising women’s golf superstar, sounded off to Gabby Herzig about her TGL involvement and the slow-play issue everyone’s talking about.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Hayden Crowley sounded off for 21 points, LaDainian Rodrigues added 20 points with nine rebounds, and Attleboro cruised to 16-3 on the year with a 77-52 win over Stoughton.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘HIRE ON MERIT’ – Costco shoppers sound off after company’s DEI practices fall under scrutiny.
—Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Rose Zhang, rising women’s golf superstar, sounded off to Gabby Herzig about her TGL involvement and the slow-play issue everyone’s talking about.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Hayden Crowley sounded off for 21 points, LaDainian Rodrigues added 20 points with nine rebounds, and Attleboro cruised to 16-3 on the year with a 77-52 win over Stoughton.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘HIRE ON MERIT’ – Costco shoppers sound off after company’s DEI practices fall under scrutiny.
—Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound off
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And when anyone tries to speak out, the whole world somehow goes against them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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The podcast’s protagonists dare to courageously speak out what troubles them, making confessions and opening a door to take a glimpse into their world.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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Meghan talked about struggling with toxic press coverage while Harry described how his older brother, Prince William, shouted at him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The new inmates were then forced to kneel while prison guards shaved their hair and shouted commands.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although anyone can injure a baby in a moment of frustration, most prevention research has focused specifically on helping parents understand why infants cry or become fussy.—
Lori Frasier,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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By crying wolf at everything, all credibility is lost.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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Captured in a shocking video obtained by KPNX, a woman could be seen completely undressed, pacing the aisle and belligerently yelling before takeoff.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Police yelled at him to stay back, eventually handcuffing the 17-year NFL veteran before releasing him with a citation for an expired license plate.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dua Lipa, the pop star also known as Dula Peep (thanks to Wendy Williams), has piped up with a message of mourning after popular language company Duolingo murdered its adorable owl mascot, Duo, and subsequently asked its users to respect the singer's privacy in the aftermath.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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By the numbers: Just 39% of Democrats approve of celebrities piping up on political issues — but only 11% of Republicans and 12% of independents (24% for the whole sample).—
Noah Bressner,
Axios,
27 Dec. 2024
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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Improving wound healing Our discovery that epithelial cells can electrically speak up during a crisis without compromising their primary role as a barrier opens doors for new ways to treat wounds.—
Steve Granick,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Around the league Some Major League Soccer general managers are speaking up (anonymously) about their displeasure with the league’s deal with Apple TV+.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Numerous executives talked up the potential of AI and discussed how it’s expected to impact the future of work and productivity.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Lots more happened this week -- from Trump's address to Congress, the suspension of aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, more firings at agencies, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talking up vitamins instead of vaccines to combat measles, and more.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound%20off. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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