1
as in shouts
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest "stupid" political decisions
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2
as in yells
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off
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Recent Examples of sounds off
Here Merry sounds off on all these topics and more.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
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Eilish shouts from the open window.—
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In a video from the incident, Kerr is seen screaming at Green, 35, who in turn yells back in seeming frustration.—
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In the recording, someone in the background yells that his eyes have rolled back.—
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The mayor of Dearborn speaks out for the first time on the controversy over his remarks to a resident.—
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Wife speaks out after husband doused with gasoline in workplace assault.—
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Additional crew members then rush in as a baby cries in the background, and alarms on medical equipment begin to sound.—
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Watching, Heining cries every darn time.—
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Jauregui has been vocal about the liberation of Palestinians and frequently speaks up about human rights issues on her platform.—
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Receiver Scotty Miller said that in the meeting room, Metcalf often speaks up to ask questions or give his teammates tips.—
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HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.—
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The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
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The expansion Raptors shoots 0-for-3 from the foul line.—
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The officer shoots a second time.—
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“Sounds off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounds%20off. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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