SOUNDED Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in said

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sounded

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verb (1)

past tense of sound

as in echoed

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 seemed

to give the impression of being the idea at least sounds plausible

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as in voiced

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 announced

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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sounded

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verb (2)

past tense of sound

as in scaled

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 plunged

to cast oneself head first into deep water a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded

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surfaced

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Recent Examples of sounded

Verb

The slow chimes of Big Ben sounded, and then the newsreader’s solemn voice with the headlines. — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 At times, when pressed to consider the consequences of his work, Elwood sounded deeply uncomfortable. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 The idea sounded at once mystical, therapeutic, and nightmarish. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Eloy Alfaro de Alba, Panama’s representative, sounded a pessimistic note. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Feliciano sounded the same theme, if in a more reserved tone. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 According to her children, Simmons was last heard from on May 19, and her daughter said that her mother apparently sounded distressed at the time. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Laguna Hills coach John Lester sounded confident in his Iota League team entering this season but outscoring the Knights 28-7 in the second half is a major step for the Hawks. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 Every test call sounded pristine regardless of the platform and who was on the other end of the line. — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounded

Adjective

Instead, Andrea struck up a surprising romance with Garrett (Riley Green), which was met with mixed reviews from said fans.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of said

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After learning he was being let go by the Chiefs, Elam took to social media and echoed what Reid has said about players who wouldn’t make KC’s 53-man roster.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Braden Fiske, a third-year pro whose playing time also could be affected if Donald returns, echoed Turner.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoed

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Other Surrealists, meanwhile, seemed to take from animals a license to exploit other (generally female) bodies, as in Clovis Trouille’sJustine(1937), in which both a naked female figure and a lion are bound and captive.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
To the outside observer, the hearing for the soft-spoken man with the graying mustache may have seemed like any other, save for the FBI agents from the public corruption squad sitting in the back.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of seemed

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The New Hampshire native also voiced speedster Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its 2018 sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet and regularly voices characters on Bob’s Burgers.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Concerns were voiced by military leaders before Hegseth largely eliminated the operation.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of voiced

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Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

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The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Sue Wilson is also Ron Wilson's primary caretaker, a role that was scaled back.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of scaled

Verb

The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Rock, ice and mud plunged down for miles, washing away communities along the river.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

Adjective

After several seasons of linen and hemp bringing more pronounced texture to denim, the segment is now shifting toward fabrics with more luxurious enhancements.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
This structural impact is more pronounced in high-capacity designs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026