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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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
As bad as that sounds, presidential adviser Stephen Miller was worse.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The snake has other ideas, chowing down on the boat's skipper and the crew's sound engineer and still hungry for more.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
That sounds absolutely horrible.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
As bad as that sounds, presidential adviser Stephen Miller was worse.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Then, more gunfire-like sounds ripped through the line once again, followed by more labored breathing from the caller as the dispatcher tried to rally more resources.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Without sound input from the agency, the vaccine-information landscape is fragmented—which, Jetelina told me, will likely accelerate the atomization of American vaccine policies, behaviors, and beliefs.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The snake has other ideas, chowing down on the boat's skipper and the crew's sound engineer and still hungry for more.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound
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The acquisition is a logical step for Cambridge AtomWorks, a developer led by nuclear science experts from the University of Cambridge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The more logical their early choices seem, the more reasonably Americans might assume the ones that follow are too.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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The analysis shows that aligning incentives toward prevention, early detection, and healthier lifestyles could lower employer premiums by $7,000 per person per year and help reduce chronic disease rates.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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This model by Unikome features plush foam padding covered in soft, upholstered faux shearling, supported by sturdy rubberwood legs.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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Admittedly, these toys tried to handle all the combination aspects between Might Gaine and Might Kaiser, but the Amakuni Kizin range eschews this in favor of producing a more coherent figure.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the need for coherent choices in an environment with clear benefits and dangers on both sides would be hard enough if the White House kept its prudent and traditional silence.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Red Rocketeers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss against King Phillip, but the opponent was strong.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sgarbossa cited strong consumer response, with more than half of accessory sales credited to the new lines.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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His entirely rational explanation for doing so is in the game story.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mass death, yes, but rational mass death.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company’s commitment extends beyond compensation, with additional benefits such as tuition assistance, professional development programs, career mobility resources, and robust stock award programs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The robust sauce clings to the pasta, creating a dish far greater than the sum of its parts.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Sound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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