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as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion everyone will have a voice in the decision of where to go for our vacation

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an act, process, or means of putting something into words a publisher who used his newspaper as a voice for his extreme conservatism

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How is the word voice distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of voice are air, broach, express, utter, and vent. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

When is air a more appropriate choice than voice?

The meanings of air and voice largely overlap; however, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

Where would broach be a reasonable alternative to voice?

Although the words broach and voice have much in common, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When is it sensible to use express instead of voice?

The words express and voice can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When would utter be a good substitute for voice?

The synonyms utter and voice are sometimes interchangeable, but utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When might vent be a better fit than voice?

While in some cases nearly identical to voice, vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

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Recent Examples of voice
Noun
Lawyers and activists raised their voices to denounce the government’s decision. Gisela Salomon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025 Always inviting God into the room where music creates itself, with a voice that communicates on a spiritual level of grace without fear and allowing the music to be my main voice. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Top Democrats including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced outrage at the administration after this mishap. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been criticized for his anti-vaccine views, voiced support for the MMR vaccine amid the measles outbreak. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • Despite having valid travel documents, travelers are being reminded that border agents have the final say – and being turned away is a real possibility.
    Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This power shift comes at the direct expense of the collar counties — DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will — leaving suburban residents with little say over policies that affect their daily commutes and wallets.
    Seth Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, its exceptional white offerings are changing the narrative, showcasing the region’s potential to produce wines that are just as extraordinary in lighter, brighter expressions.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Bert Bergen La Canada The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Video by Mayan Toledano The 29-year-old singer first rose to fame in 2016 as a member of the K-Pop sensation, Blackpink.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Known for collaborating with public figures, Cassell has worked with prominent names such as Pharrell Williams, singer Ed Sheeran, eyewear designers Coco and Breezy, fine artist Roy Nachum, and major brands like Samsung, Google, and LG.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.
    David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
  • One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Gerber owns more than 250,000 shares of Tesla stock, which was valued at $248.71 per share at close on Friday.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Musk, the world’s richest person, owns about 411 million shares of Tesla, or a 13% stake in the company.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, easily blendable, and streak-resistant.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • As astute observers have noted, that formulation suggests Team Trump is comfortable letting Iran retain a measure of its nuclear potential, and might even consider removing sanctions without a comprehensive dismantling of its atomic effort.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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  • The boycott also follows weeks of mounting global backlash against companies like Tesla, led by billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk, who has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties in Europe and taken an increasingly active role in the Trump administration.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Check out Painter throwing darts in the '24 AFL: And when Painter arrives, Suarez, who has excelled as a reliever, could get bumped to a relief role, which would tighten up one of the team’s weaker units, the bullpen (more on that in a bit).
    Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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