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adjective

ˈvȯist How to pronounce voiced (audio)
Definition of voicednext
as in vocal
expressed or communicated by voice a loudly voiced expression of pain

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voiced

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verb

past tense of voice
as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) voiced a suggestion about where to go

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Recent Examples of voiced
Adjective
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 Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
Other residents voiced concerns at the open house about the bridge’s structural integrity. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Similar ideas are being voiced in Asia, especially in South Korea, raising the prospect of a cascade of allied proliferation. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voiced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voiced
  1. vocal
  2. expressed
  3. uttered
  4. stated
  5. spoken
Adjective
  • During a June 11 meeting where the commission reluctantly agreed to put the question on the ballot after a judge ordered them to do so, Gabela was one of the most vocal opponents of the deal, the terms of which date back to 2016 and 2017.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of vocal
Verb
  • However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
Adjective
  • For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.
    — Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • Great Sky stated that the device is its largest superconducting neural chip to date.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • O’Donnell has stated repeatedly that users who espouse racist or antisemitic views will be banned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • The two previously worked together on five albums featuring autobiographical lyrics and spoken-word performances.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Jones also described free community film screenings paired with local food and musical performances, as well as plans for dance, theater and spoken-word programming.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Voiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voiced. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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