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as in echoing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves
the stranded hiker's cries for help sounded throughout the canyon
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as in seeming
to give the impression of being
the idea at least sounds plausible
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as in voicing
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 announcing
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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1
as in plumbing
to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line
the pilot sounded the river to make sure we weren't in any danger of running aground
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as in plunging
to cast oneself head first into deep water
a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded
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Recent Examples of sounding
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Graham eventually hired him as an off-field assistant under Norvell, who found a valuable sounding board.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 May 2026
As monkeypox spreads throughout the United States, many health care professionals are sounding an alarm.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Noun
In an age where cyber threats are smarter, sneakier, and increasingly human-sounding, your personal and business security demands a smarter defense.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Graham eventually hired him as an off-field assistant under Norvell, who found a valuable sounding board.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Other CEOs have used similarly odd-sounding tests to gauge personality.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 May 2026
As monkeypox spreads throughout the United States, many health care professionals are sounding an alarm.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding
Noun
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So back to Wendy, whose perspective was lost to the early drafts, but whose voice still resonated through the final story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Emerson, the team's top pick in the 2023 amateur draft, connected on a 2-2 pitch from Trevor Richards with two outs in the eighth to extend the lead to 6-1.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The look was comprised of a strapless dress with a scalloped neckline and shimmering crystal embellishments throughout, echoing a starry sky.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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These elevated textiles add a touch of refinement and luxury, echoing the sophistication of traditional dress shoes.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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For the Bucks, Turner’s comments come off as a dumpster fire that needs to be extinguished as soon as possible, with a seeming advantage for Giannis suitors.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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The emergence of Dorion as a serious contender for the top job last week, and the organization immediately seeming to fold in the face of significant public outcry and criticism, wasn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Washington has weighed in on the crisis, openly voicing its support for Paz against the anti-government forces and rallying Latin American support for him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Opponents and supporters of the project packed a community meeting organized by a Dallas City Council member, voicing strong opinions on both sides.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department bulletin announcing the arrest of 33-year-old Brandon Tyrell Simmons in connection with a deadly stabbing in Palmdale.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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His visits this year have been jam-packed with news, from announcing the capture of Venezuela's then-president Nicolás Maduro and strikes on Iran.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The two-car garage, upgraded with electrical and plumbing infrastructure for an additional washer and dryer, has a 16-foot ceiling that provides ample height for vehicle lifts to double its capacity.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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This policy helps cover the cost of repairing and replacing devices and systems essential to your home, from HVAC to plumbing to refrigeration.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Bitcoin has crashed since hitting an all-time high in October last year, losing 40% of its value and plunging the crypto market into a brutal winter crisis.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Qassem and Hanan drove from one hospital to another, trying to find Malak, while Ali stayed behind and kept looking for Zahra.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Sheriff’s homicide investigators are looking into the case.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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“Sounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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