When describing sounds, it's easy to fall into the trap of using the same phrase over and over again: "sounded like." Fortunately, there are plenty of synonyms that can add variety and interest to your writing. Consider using words like "resembled," "echoed," "emitted," "mimicked," "resonated," "reverberated," "recreated," or "simulated" to describe the sound more vividly. For example, instead of saying "the car sounded like a dying goose," you could say "the car emitted a mournful honk that resembled a dying goose." These synonyms will help you bring your writing to life and make your sounds more memorable.