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sounds





VERB
give the impression
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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Instead, I pull out my phone and open an app called Taylor Detector, which is exactly what it sounds like.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Rick Rubin with Danzig at Canter’s sounds exciting compared to Chris Robinson and the used bookstores of my life.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

“A resort-style pool, tranquil lily ponds, meandering pathways, shaded terraces, and a full-size tennis court create moments of both recreation and quiet reflection, where the sounds of nature replace the pace of everyday life.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Tim Kunsiskis, a Stellantis veteran who leads North American brands, said a turbocharged engine like the Hurricane sounds “smooth and linear.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

We would stand in our ten-deep ranks with our hands trembling at our sides, longing to jam them against our ears, to make the sounds stop.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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