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sound

[sound] / saʊnd /








VERB
give the impression
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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Price recommends using hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 decibels.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It may sound strange to say it, but a woman helming a “Frankenstein” riff is bold by its very nature.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“It deals with the rise of tech authoritarianism and the surveillance state, which doesn’t sound like it could be made fun or into a game,” said Marez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It might sound far-fetched but they could finish higher than third.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

You’ve always liked how thank you in Mvskoke and Tsalagi sound similar, like the words are cousins.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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