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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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as in expression
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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verb

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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
The program incorporates community voices into the structure of neighborhood schools, including education and programming. Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 Tirico is the successor to longtime SNF voice Al Michaels. Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Target Center crowd voiced its displeasure at the lack of a foul call when a replay was shown. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 25 Aug. 2025 Other Buffy stars returned to voice their popular characters, including James Marsters as Spike, Emma Caulfield Ford as Anya, Juliet Landau as Drusilla and Amber Benson as Tara. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voice
Noun
  • The blue slip process is a Senate tradition that gives home-state senators a say in the confirmation of federal judges and U.S. attorneys nominated to serve in their state.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • In Senegal, as in many other West African countries with large rural or conservative populations, men often have the final say in major household decisions, including ones related to health.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • His wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), wears an expression of perpetual disappointment.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Open Doors, the Locarno Film Festival’s Locarno Pro-organized co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from regions where artistic expression is at risk, has wrapped up its 23rd edition with a focus on the African continent.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Many Swifties have very strong opinions about the singer’s personal life, and Swift has always invited her fans to comb her work for clues and easter eggs about future projects.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the Nashville singer's romance with football player Travis Kelce.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Federal legislation banning the app, if its U.S. assets are not sold by ByteDance, came after some government officials expressed concern that TikTok poses a national security threat, believing ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, is sharing U.S. user data with China.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
    Irwin Redlener, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Nvidia is expected to post a 48% rise in earnings per share on revenue of $45.9 billion for its second fiscal quarter, according to data firm LSEG.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Allen could even end up taking the lion’s share of the snaps, not good news for Breece Hall.
    Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Good Start is now marketed as Good Start Dr. Brown’s, with three infant formulations: one for gas, fussiness and spit-up; a second for easy digestion and softer poops; and a third that is milk- and lactose-free.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The panel has yet to vote on COVID-19 recommendations, but has endorsed flu shots—limited to single-dose, thimerosal-free formulations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Business outlet TheStreet reported that stores had been given a grace period to implement the change that ends Aug. 31.
    James Powel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Osaka, still in her prime, gave birth in 2023 and returned in 2024.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • No sitting vice president has ever served in the role.
    Francesca Chambers, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
  • After appearing on Loving and Guiding Light in 1992, the actor booked his first major role on One Life to Live, playing Todd Manning.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voice. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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