1
as in vocal
expressed or communicated by voice
a baby's crying is usually interpreted as an oral expression of distress
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as in verbal
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
lawyers for the plaintiff will be presenting oral arguments before the Supreme Court next week
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Recent Examples of oral
Physical and psychological illnesses including depression, anxiety, fatigue and oral health issues were also tied to later eating.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
While scientists are amassing a fair amount of data regarding our gut microbiomes, the oral microbiome is a bit of a new frontier.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
And in 2026, the platform will begin offering the oral testosterone Kyzatrex, produced by Marius.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The high court has scheduled oral arguments for early November.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
While scientists are amassing a fair amount of data regarding our gut microbiomes, the oral microbiome is a bit of a new frontier.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
And in 2026, the platform will begin offering the oral testosterone Kyzatrex, produced by Marius.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The high court has scheduled oral arguments for early November.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
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Israel, a nation which Kirk was a vocal supporter of, has also emerged as a flashpoint following his death.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The actor, who grew up in a working-class family in Santa Monica, spent decades as a vocal climate activist, founding The Redford Center, dedicated to raising awareness for environmental causes, with his late son James in 2005.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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That could put them at a disadvantage compared to upcoming glasses like those from Google, which have a display for showing information along with providing verbal answers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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As such, wardrobe styling and other modes of non-verbal communication — from raising an eyebrow or throwing a cutting look to the way one lights a cigarette or sways to a disco beat — were particularly key to creating character.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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During an early September tour of the facilities, the hospital's soft-spoken leader disappears into the background.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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When a Republican member of Congress asked House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) if the moment of silence for Kirk could be changed to spoken prayer, a shouting match with the chamber’s Democrats ensued.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Oral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oral. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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