as in out
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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Recent Examples of aloud
Alexander has observed that when learning is primarily mediated through devices, children may receive information in ways that limit opportunities to reason aloud, question relationally, or attach emotional meaning.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
But unlike those other documents, the bill stated that principals or teachers may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Portions of the eulogy delivered at Good’s funeral were read aloud.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
As members of the Groundhog Club, dressed in their signature suits and top hats, gathered around, Phil emerged into the daylight, spotted his shadow, and selected a scroll to read aloud to the crowd.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 2 Feb. 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
But unlike those other documents, the bill stated that principals or teachers may not read the Ten Commandments aloud when students are present.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Portions of the eulogy delivered at Good’s funeral were read aloud.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
As members of the Groundhog Club, dressed in their signature suits and top hats, gathered around, Phil emerged into the daylight, spotted his shadow, and selected a scroll to read aloud to the crowd.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloud
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While the rest of the Orlando locker room will take some time off during the week-long break to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, Richardson will be out west aiming to live up to the dunk contest legacy of his father.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The officer whose bodycam recorded the shooting audibly sighed after the gunshot.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the background, the person filming reacted audibly to what had happened.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Robertson and a friend were watching their children jump on a trampoline May 7, 2024, when Shadbar began loudly revving his motorcycle engine.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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During past outbreaks, though, health authorities at local, state, and federal levels have given that same advice—vaccinate, now—loudly, clearly, and persistently.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Harper says the contract should clearly state the mover’s liability for your belongings, pickup and delivery dates and all payment terms.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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During past outbreaks, though, health authorities at local, state, and federal levels have given that same advice—vaccinate, now—loudly, clearly, and persistently.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloud. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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