as in gruff
harsh and dry in sound
the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper
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Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Mr. Biden struggled through the first presidential debate against Trump in June, speaking in a hoarse voice and at times appearing to lose his train of thought while answering questions.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
Most in the away end were hoarse by that stage, but a special roar was reserved for Worrall.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
During the debate, Biden's voice was hoarse and raspy, and the president stumbled over words and had to correct himself with numbers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
With a hoarse voice at the end of the last day before the 2024 presidential election, Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz late Monday night delivered a final message focused on reproductive rights to Michigan voters at a rally in downtown Detroit as the campaign drew to a close.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
Most in the away end were hoarse by that stage, but a special roar was reserved for Worrall.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
During the debate, Biden's voice was hoarse and raspy, and the president stumbled over words and had to correct himself with numbers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
With a hoarse voice at the end of the last day before the 2024 presidential election, Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz late Monday night delivered a final message focused on reproductive rights to Michigan voters at a rally in downtown Detroit as the campaign drew to a close.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarse
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The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Anderson recalled, adopting a gruff tone and pointing toward the audience.EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Normani continues to show off her personal innovations on Brandy’s vocal playbook, while Khalid displays his growth as a duet partner, offering up a rich, husky complement to Mani’s airier timbre.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
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Remove from heat and stir in the coarse salt, making sure it is evenly distributed.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fine, oily hair needs different products than dry, coarse hair.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Although there is concern in some circles about Mahomes and the Chiefs being rusty when the AFC Divisional Round begins, the latest column from The Star’s Sam McDowell should put your mind at rest.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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This bathes our natural satellite in a rusty glow, giving this celestial event its more accurate nickname: a blood moon.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Hoarse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarse. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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