audible
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On Tuesday, audible gasps could be heard in the courtroom as Judge William Sullivan read out a note from the jury indicating that it was deadlocked.
From BBC β Sep. 1, 2026
He was the last speaker of the three-hour event, and thunder had been audible outside for over an hour.
From Slate β Aug. 25, 2026
Chelsea's stadium announcer then opted against reading out the names of the substitutes shortly before the match, but there were audible boos when Fernandez came on in the 62nd minute.
From BBC β Aug. 15, 2026
Not realising they were audible even leaning out of windows or in the garden, the prisoners let slip secrets, including details of the development of the first ballistic missiles, V-2s.
From Barron's β Aug. 5, 2026
I stammer out a barely audible, “Sí, señor,” too scared at the moment to be able to speak in a second language.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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He also called the audibles on defense, was entrusted with increased leadership roles and delivered against one top opponent after another, leaving little doubt he can mix it up against the best receivers anywhere.
From Los Angeles Times β Dec. 22, 2024
Just try and make sure Sam is comfortable with everything that we do, and have some specific checks or audibles or options for him to go to and use.”
From Washington Times β Nov. 2, 2023
Rapp has been calling plays since he was a 7-year-old peewee quarterback performing audibles at the line of scrimmage.
From Washington Post β Sep. 22, 2022
Microphones in the shoulder pads of offensive linemen pick up audibles, like when quarterback Peyton Manning famously yelled “Omaha” repeatedly.
From New York Times β Aug. 17, 2020
Visibles are swiftlier carried to the sense than audibles.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
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