1
as in vocal
expressed or communicated by voice
a baby's crying is usually interpreted as an oral expression of distress
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as in verbal
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
lawyers for the plaintiff will be presenting oral arguments before the Supreme Court next week
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Recent Examples of oral
Some of the most common include topical retinoids, spot treatments, and oral medications.
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Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Key Facts The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday over whether the federal law—which requires TikTok to separate from parent company ByteDance or else be banned—is in violation of the First Amendment.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
TikTok appealed the case again to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the challenge with oral arguments set for Jan. 10.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
As for oral care, don’t miss out on the Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush that’s been added to more than 30,000 shopping carts in the past few weeks.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Key Facts The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday over whether the federal law—which requires TikTok to separate from parent company ByteDance or else be banned—is in violation of the First Amendment.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
TikTok appealed the case again to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the challenge with oral arguments set for Jan. 10.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
As for oral care, don’t miss out on the Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush that’s been added to more than 30,000 shopping carts in the past few weeks.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oral
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Critics say that one of the most vocal proponents of that previous effort, Michigan rocker Ted Nugent, didn’t help the cause.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, was very vocal in her criticism of the 9% turnout four years ago.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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More on the Australian Open There was no shortage of verbal volleying between Connors and Newcombe, both members of the ATP’s recently formed No. 1 Club that includes 29 players who have achieved the top ranking.—
Cindy Shmerler,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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This could be as simple as verbal recognition in team meetings or as formal as an award for fostering a respectful workplace.—
Sandy Harvey,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The animals look realer than ever, and their mouths more convincingly match the spoken dialogue.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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With Spanish as one of the most spoken languages in the world, this is a phrase widely known.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
16 Dec. 2024
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Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 Nov. 2024
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The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.—
Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo,
CNN,
11 Sep. 2024
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“Oral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oral. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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