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as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation

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as in expression
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
A day after the protest, two more lawmakers added their voices to the effort, sending a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging the body to safeguard NASA funding at FY 25 levels. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Her voice came to me quite easily. Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
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Much of the council, including Mayor Kevin McCarty, voiced their support of the sites, locations chosen and implementation of fees. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The video comes only three days after Hacks star Hannah Einbinder voiced support for Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine while winning her first Emmy. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • Governor Stephen Miran will also get a say following his Senate confirmation on Monday.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In January, Amazon instituted a five-day, in-office policy, a change from previous years where managers had the final say on remote work.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Scientists speculate that this could be an expression of mourning or an instinctual effort to understand the loss.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Scorn is a salve for her—an enjoyable expression of her fastidious nature and a coping strategy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today, Cyrus builds on Something Beautiful with the deluxe version of the album, and like with the original release, the singer further cements her spot as one of music’s most dynamic pop stars and opens up her heart for all to see.
    Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • D4vd's world tour has hit a bump in the road amid a police investigation reportedly involving the singer and TikTok sensation.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The latest ruling for Google in the company's antitrust case will likely remove any overhang for Alphabet shares, Piper Sandler wrote Thursday.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Biglari, who had purchased a 7% stake in the chain in 2007, became the company’s third-largest shareholder, owning more shares than all of Steak ‘n Shake’s then executive officers and directors combined.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
  • But why restrict yourself to only three numbers, as Pythagoras did in this formulation?
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.
    Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • All Americans deserve clarity and accountability regarding the full extent of DOGE's role and influence at the Department of Education.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The first guest of the night was Jude Law, who was asked about how his roles have predicted the future in the past.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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