uttering

verb

Definition of utteringnext
present participle of utter
1
as in whispering
to send forth using the vocal chords she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot

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2
as in saying
to express (a thought or emotion) in words never uttered a single comment at the meeting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uttering
  1. delivering
  2. talking
  3. emitting
  4. telling
  5. speaking
  6. discussing
Verb
  • Asking someone for something and then not delivering quickly is the ultimate momentum killer.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively navigate the complex emotions associated with feedback, delivering it empathetically and fostering a supportive environment.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of delivering
Verb
  • Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
    Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
Verb
  • Today, natural gas is playing a key role in the energy transition away from high carbon emitting fuels to cleaner sources of energy.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The binder utilized in the concrete is made of granite instead of traditional greenhouse-gas-emitting limestone cement.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of emitting
Verb
  • Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • President Joe Biden will be speaking at the White House press briefing Friday.
    Conrad Hoyt, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Facial recognition might not be new, but the ability to achieve reverse facial recognition is, relatively speaking.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • Schmitt argued with the new hospital chaplain James (Michael Thomas Grant) over discussing death with the young boy.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussing
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uttered

uttering

utterly

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