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
Trump has previously sounded off on Brazil over its treatment of Bolsonaro, a vocal ally of the U.S. president who is standing trial over his role in an alleged coup to overturn his 2022 reelection loss.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Tennessean readers sound off on the size of local government, property tax increases and distrust in the media regarding Biden's health decline.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Suddenly, the TikTok page’s comment section was filled with viewers sounding off on everything from if the level of attention on LaR’iyah is excessive to if the dance moves are appropriate for a 4-year-old.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The Boston Police Detectives Union is sounding off on Marwa Khudaynazar, 27, and Chulan Huang, 26, both of whom the city has placed on unpaid leave after police arrested the boyfriend and girlfriend at an apartment in the Chinatown neighborhood early Thursday morning.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Tennessean readers sound off on the size of local government, property tax increases and distrust in the media regarding Biden's health decline.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Suddenly, the TikTok page’s comment section was filled with viewers sounding off on everything from if the level of attention on LaR’iyah is excessive to if the dance moves are appropriate for a 4-year-old.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The Boston Police Detectives Union is sounding off on Marwa Khudaynazar, 27, and Chulan Huang, 26, both of whom the city has placed on unpaid leave after police arrested the boyfriend and girlfriend at an apartment in the Chinatown neighborhood early Thursday morning.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sound off
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European and American leaders have spoken out against French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to officially recognize Palestine as a state, illuminating the cracks among nations that make up the Group of Seven (G7) amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Many comedians including Jon Stewart, John Oliver and Jimmy Fallon have spoken out in support of Colbert.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Farke shouted and put a hand on Chambers’ shoulder, smiling.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Every twenty or thirty feet, a hawker would shout and cross the street to shake my hand, or step away from a storefront and fall in beside me.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Yuhua says upon entering the competition, while other footage includes queens proudly standing atop the Werk Room tables, and, of course, crying.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Parents are stressed, and kids are coming home crying.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Hill yelled, after lifting the 195-pound Mostert in celebration.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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According to The New York Times, Booker yelled so loudly during the confrontation that his voice was heard outside of the Senate chamber.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Our wavy-haired editors piped up to share their go-to mousses and what exactly won them over.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
31 May 2025
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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Olivia Rodrigo is speaking up about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Jermaine Harris, who plays Brian's son BJ, hasn't spoken up about any relationships.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The North Jersey beat writer took to social media to talk up Carter's showing at the team's spring sessions so far.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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And on Iran, Trump has for weeks teased the possibility of a nuclear agreement coming together and talked up the idea of Tehran prospering economically.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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“Sound off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sound%20off. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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