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sound

Definition for sound

noun as in something heard or audible

verb as in give the impression

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appear, look, seem

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These bleeps sound alive and then suddenly, there is life: hundreds of pleasure-seekers stomping in the sand as laser beams outline alien towers over these orange cliffs.

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As for the life-insurance policy with unpaid monthly premiums: It sounds like the policy has now probably lapsed, given that your husband died in June.

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Baking with yeast can sound intimidating, but this dough is disarmingly forgiving.

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Clubs opposed to the TBA system say the league's competitive balance is sound as it is, and that some clubs are only in favour because it will mean less money is spent on player wages.

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"It feels right now they're just throwing all sorts of ideas out there to test them to see if they sound good," says Ms York.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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