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sound

[sound] / saʊnd /








VERB
give the impression
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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At first glance, grooves on fossil teeth may sound trivial.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"People went from being really nice and sound to me, to just taking whatever they can," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That may sound like a boon for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Groups of all ages converged on the city centre to the sound of drums and guitars, with hardy pilgrims lugging rucksacks and camping material on their backs.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The music coming from outside is drowned out by the sound of my heart pounding against my rib cage.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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