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Recent Examples of vocally
While the flexibility of using bollards seems to be a popular idea, resident Angie Sartori, who has been vocally against closing the slip lane in place of a plaza, isn’t quite ready to sign off on supporting that option.
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Many have vocally left the church, including Taylor, Matthews, Draper, and their co-star Miranda Hope, 27.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
In the first stage, Shock vocally spoke out the sample sentences.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Being vocally left-leaning thus provides social status benefits and forms of self-congratulation that being conservative doesn't (if anything, in terms of the broader culture and the opinion-formulating institutions, conservatism tends to be rather lonely and something of a social liability).
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
The New Yorker himself vocally backs Mills in Maine, and party leaders subtly prefer Turek in Iowa and Stevens in Michigan.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
After his brother Raúl Castro took power and eased travel restrictions in 2013, that image faded somewhat, though Cuban leaders are still belligerent in particular about the Cuban-American community in South Florida, which has through the years vocally opposed communism on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
She is peacefully disciplined and warms up physically, vocally, and mentally prior to each and every rehearsal and performance, helping others to do the same.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Body language and low energy Even if your child isn't vocally criticizing themself, their inner voice could still be piling on with unhelpful criticism, especially in the wake of a notable mistake or setback, Kamphoff notes.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Many have vocally left the church, including Taylor, Matthews, Draper, and their co-star Miranda Hope, 27.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
In the first stage, Shock vocally spoke out the sample sentences.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Being vocally left-leaning thus provides social status benefits and forms of self-congratulation that being conservative doesn't (if anything, in terms of the broader culture and the opinion-formulating institutions, conservatism tends to be rather lonely and something of a social liability).
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
The New Yorker himself vocally backs Mills in Maine, and party leaders subtly prefer Turek in Iowa and Stevens in Michigan.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
After his brother Raúl Castro took power and eased travel restrictions in 2013, that image faded somewhat, though Cuban leaders are still belligerent in particular about the Cuban-American community in South Florida, which has through the years vocally opposed communism on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
She is peacefully disciplined and warms up physically, vocally, and mentally prior to each and every rehearsal and performance, helping others to do the same.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Body language and low energy Even if your child isn't vocally criticizing themself, their inner voice could still be piling on with unhelpful criticism, especially in the wake of a notable mistake or setback, Kamphoff notes.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocally
Adverb
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Iannarelli discussed how threatening individuals often escalate their anger verbally.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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But last Wednesday, following a week’s worth of marathon negotiations, the two sides verbally agreed on a deal.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The actor audibly swallows to fight back the tears glittering in his eyes before continuing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Vocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocally. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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