as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words
registered their dissatisfaction with the meal out loud to the waiter
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Recent Examples of out loud
Said out loud, that’s quite different from the desire to explore a concept that directors in Hollywood might often start with.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
For example, a student can’t pray out loud during math class in a way that prevents others from learning.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
In practice, this looks like drafting with AI and without it, comparing versions, and being asked to justify choices out loud.
—Kristi Girdharry, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The child’s native mode of learning, asking questions out loud, finally has a tireless respondent.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
For example, a student can’t pray out loud during math class in a way that prevents others from learning.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
In practice, this looks like drafting with AI and without it, comparing versions, and being asked to justify choices out loud.
—Kristi Girdharry, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The child’s native mode of learning, asking questions out loud, finally has a tireless respondent.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out loud
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His widow, Stephanie, though, remained composed after the verdict was read aloud for a second time, nodding her head as Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz spoke to her.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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City councilor Ryan Locke arrived with just a few minutes remaining of the event, and councilor Jeff Worrell sent a statement that was read aloud.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, a mere five days ahead of one of the biggest weekends of his year, Bob Sargent was driving through rural North Carolina, his phone signal going in and out.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Out loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out%20loud. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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