VOCALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

vocally

adverb

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Recent Examples of vocally But of course, huge fan of both lyrically and thematically and vocally of Leonard Cohen. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Acknowledge the strain openly, advocate vocally for resources and celebrate small wins. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Strong will have to assert herself vocally, as well as with the ball. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026 The crowd—not overly boisterous but vocally enthusiastic—is hip and serious about good pizza. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 These issues are vocally amplified by right-wing parties in other countries such as France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2026 Former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, an Assad loyalist who was vocally in support of the government's policies, was convicted of inciting violence and justifying murder. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Because Keegan is loved — loved — in this place and the emotion has been expressed vocally often. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 There are literally jazz hands, but everybody is being challenged vocally. — David Wade, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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Adverb

Some Jewish students reported being verbally harassed while walking near the encampment.

— Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026
Decades later, in her 2026 memoir, Rinna opened up about her relationship with Kelker-Kelly, accusing him of being verbally abusive and manipulative toward her during their time working together, People reported.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of verbally

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As the fan base collectively shakes their heads at the start of this season, and audibly shows their frustration at the first home game of the season, could the thought of keeping sustainability at the head coach position change in Green Bay?

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Shabazz started packing up his video equipment and swore audibly at officers several more times.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

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