as in published
to make known openly or publicly
the excited coworker announced to everyone within hearing distance that she and her husband were expecting
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Recent Examples of announced
Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Chris Taylor, a state appeals court judge and former Democratic state lawmaker, is the only announced candidate.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
On the north side of the state Capitol, House Speaker Brian Evans, R-Cabot, is the only announced candidate for the House speaker-designate position, which the 100-member House will elect at the end of the 2026 fiscal session that begins in April.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
Afp, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
As his name was announced, the emotion from his family and friends spilled across the camera.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction.
—tumblr.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Comedian Nate Bargatze has been tapped to make his Emmy-hosting debut, the Television Academy announced April 16.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Two years after her death, her son King Charles and her granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton announced their cancer diagnoses.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025
In 1994, he was announced as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Cookie was right by his side, beaming with pride.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
On Sunday before the Rangers game, manager Bruce Bochy announced that the man who threw the final pitch of that 2023 World Series-winning Game 5, reliever Josh Sborz, has been shut down for the season with an injured shoulder.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Days later, the SSA announced that this was actually optional.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The announced memorandum therefore sent shock waves through the industry.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Chris Taylor, a state appeals court judge and former Democratic state lawmaker, is the only announced candidate.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
On the north side of the state Capitol, House Speaker Brian Evans, R-Cabot, is the only announced candidate for the House speaker-designate position, which the 100-member House will elect at the end of the 2026 fiscal session that begins in April.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said.
—Afp, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
As his name was announced, the emotion from his family and friends spilled across the camera.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction.
—tumblr.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Comedian Nate Bargatze has been tapped to make his Emmy-hosting debut, the Television Academy announced April 16.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Two years after her death, her son King Charles and her granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton announced their cancer diagnoses.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025
In 1994, he was announced as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Cookie was right by his side, beaming with pride.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
On Sunday before the Rangers game, manager Bruce Bochy announced that the man who threw the final pitch of that 2023 World Series-winning Game 5, reliever Josh Sborz, has been shut down for the season with an injured shoulder.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Days later, the SSA announced that this was actually optional.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announced
Verb
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
15 Sep. 2025
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The study led by Phillips that published last year found that the vaccine reduced signs of chlamydia during a koala's breeding age and decreased death from the disease by 64%.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These anchovies, Chris proclaimed, would be delicious simply turned out on a piece of toast.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2004, Chicago officials proclaimed the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues in the North Park neighborhood as Kun Chae Bae Way, but Bae declined to allow the sign to be erected.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Around the same time, police reported Tammy's death as suspicious and performed an autopsy, with her cause of death being declared asphyxiation.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The other client of Miami’s Rawsi Williams in the Bar’s petition, however, filed a Bar grievance after the first settlement funds check sent to her was declared invalid by her bank.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seinfeld’s appearance was not advertised beforehand.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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High Turnover And Constant Hiring When the same role is advertised repeatedly, ask yourself why.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The TikTok clip, posted by user @joon_rkive4 on August 8, has racked up almost 6 million views and sparked a flood of commentary on the unusual design choice.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Vance posted a remembrance on X chronicling their friendship, dating back to initial messages in 2017, through Vance’s Senate run and ultimately praying after hearing of the shooting.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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D4vd, who first went viral on TikTok, released his debut album in April.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Manning struggled for much of the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian launched a defense of his heralded sophomore with an eye on bigger games later in season.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Announced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announced. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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