as in out
with one's normal voice speaking the words
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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Recent Examples of aloud
The court clerk read aloud a guilty verdict for count one, instantly changing the mood of the court.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
On Sunday night, as Hell Week began, our class leader read the full speech aloud—his way of aligning and inspiring us for the grueling days ahead.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Some council members wondered aloud how the family had succeeded in reversing public sentiment.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Ben listened closely to a speech read aloud by Michal, which included clues to the number order and nods to their relationship.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
On Sunday night, as Hell Week began, our class leader read the full speech aloud—his way of aligning and inspiring us for the grueling days ahead.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Some council members wondered aloud how the family had succeeded in reversing public sentiment.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Ben listened closely to a speech read aloud by Michal, which included clues to the number order and nods to their relationship.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloud. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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