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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aloud
The facilitators encouraged the kids to share aloud and provided advice and guidance along the way.
—
Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Speaking to journalist Louis Theroux on his podcast, Ramsey wondered aloud how nonbinary performers can fit into gendered categories.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 May 2025
When that notice is given, and read aloud in the immigrant's language, they are given the chance to make one phone call, Cisneros said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloud
Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Speaking to journalist Louis Theroux on his podcast, Ramsey wondered aloud how nonbinary performers can fit into gendered categories.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 May 2025
When that notice is given, and read aloud in the immigrant's language, they are given the chance to make one phone call, Cisneros said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloud
Adverb
-
On the afternoon of Feb. 23, 2020, in Georgia’s Glynn County, Arbery, 25, was out running when three white men chased him down and shot him.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
-
More news: Yankees Make Major Roster Move, Cut World Series Winning Reliever in Bullpen Shuffle Stroman has been out since April 11 with a left knee injury.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adverb
-
Public health campaigns should clearly communicate alcohol as a carcinogen and challenge the normalization of drinking in youth culture.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
-
In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloud. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share