aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d How to pronounce aloud (audio)
Definition of aloudnext
as in out
with one's normal voice speaking the words the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook

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Recent Examples of aloud Reading is private—or has been since at least the sixth century, before which the Western habit was to read everything aloud. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Because Todd’s wondering aloud to Kate about the degree and nature of Grace and Hal’s bond prompted Kate’s own concern, Todd is next to be on the receiving end of Grace’s righteous ire. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Even oxygen updates are delivered aloud to an audience of stomach contents. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 After reading the Bible passages aloud, the groups broke into a second set of questions, this time directly incorporating their faith. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aloud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloud
  1. out
  2. audibly
  3. loudly
  4. clearly
Adverb
  • Most people are busy working, busy being parents, busy just being out there juggling.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Senate hopeful is looking to Obama in shoring up support for the traditionally Democratic demographic and broaden el Sayed’s coalition 10 days out from the midterm elections.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • At the premiere, the audience audibly gasped and cheered, even though Austen’s story is well known to many.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to sponsoring custom moments and video clips in the Peacock app, NBCU says, Cohen’s avatar can audibly reference a sponsor’s brand.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of audibly
Adverb
  • To dance wildly and sing loudly and wrap their arms around each other.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, Rabe might just have the toughest job of all, and not because she is regularly called upon to joust (sometimes loudly) with performers as skilled and, to repeat, beloved as Louis-Dreyfus and Harris.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of loudly
Adverb
  • Yet the reporting does not clearly distinguish between regional conditions that increase risk and findings establishing why these buildings developed mold.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The authors acknowledge the tax code doesn’t clearly define wagering, and neither courts nor the IRS have stated a position on whether sports event contracts count as wagers under tax law.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of clearly

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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloud. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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