1
as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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2
as in statement
something that is said
celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterance
Hate speech laws condemning homophobic utterances have failed to pass for similar reasons.
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Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2019
Still, Harris and Democrats do not want the controversy to fester, with every utterance magnified in the final hours before Election Day.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
This, in turn, raises the stakes of her every public utterance.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
During the final session, there were no utterances from the boy, and afterward, no further disturbances were reported.
—Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2019
Still, Harris and Democrats do not want the controversy to fester, with every utterance magnified in the final hours before Election Day.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
This, in turn, raises the stakes of her every public utterance.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
During the final session, there were no utterances from the boy, and afterward, no further disturbances were reported.
—Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
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Our goal has always been to play a part in amplifying their voices, connecting them with their audiences, and ensuring their growth.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Google’s Creator Labs, the innovative visual arts incubator that amplifies the voices of rising photographers and filmmakers, returns for its ninth season with its most ambitious lineup yet.Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, Diddy's reps once again denied the allegations.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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As with interiors, the 2025 plant and gardening color trends are all about bold expressions of color.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the clip, Gomez sits up from beneath a pile of blankets with a jaw-dropping expression.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Corcoran delivered his final words before taking his last breath.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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As households witnessed their utility bills drop—sometimes by nearly 90% according to Miller—word spread that the people going door to door were here to help.Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Because string theory math can be expressed in several different forms, theorists have to explore multiple possible avenues to find the most fruitful formulation.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some of the formulations contained in the text were previously not attested until many decades later.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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