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sounds





VERB
give the impression
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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“And they told me, and I was like, ‘Oh, this sounds like an interesting project, something that we ought to be involved in, and really listen to these locals.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

"It sounds very simple but trust me, it's anything but that," he says.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

As insiders recount it, the deal sounds deceptively simple.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Instead, I pull out my phone and open an app called Taylor Detector, which is exactly what it sounds like.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Calvin sounds as defeated as I’ve been the last few years.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith



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