out loud

adverb

Definition of out loudnext
as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words registered their dissatisfaction with the meal out loud to the waiter

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Recent Examples of out loud Laugh out loud, rock out to an indie band, learn about duck decoys, see a mashup of classic literature and rock-n-roll or let your kids have early trick-or-treat fun. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Ben-Gvir is not the only government member to say the quiet part out loud. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 Over the latter stages of training camp, Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was thinking out loud about how to adapt his own game to his new linemate, the only new player on the team, veteran Chris Kreider. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 At a press conference, school board member Frank Martin read excerpts from the novel out loud, focusing on a passage where one of Vonnegut’s characters, Kilgore Trout, reimagines the story of Christ’s crucifixion. — Susan Farrell, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out loud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out loud
  1. aloud
  2. out
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  • Modern scholars have usually read them silently or, if reading aloud, declaimed them in a more or less theatrical manner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Visitors can watch the superstar read aloud, bringing her love of storytelling to life.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of aloud
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  • 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
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“Out loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out%20loud. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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