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to make known openly or publicly
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Recent Examples of announced
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
The announced attendance was 41,672.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
That made the season average 26,189 for announced attendance, which is tickets distributed for the game, and 17,406 for in-house crowds at the 32,500-seat stadium.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
They've been announced, unannounced, re-announced, raised and lowered.
—Kenny Malone, NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
The announced attendance of 44,941 against Houston was overstating the crowd by quite a bit, but Eaton and his shirtless brethren created a spark in the stadium and went viral on social media.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Here's a brief rundown of the announced five, using information provided in the update.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The inspections conducted by the Nakamoto Group are pre-announced and sometimes occur at different times from those of the OIG inspectors, which are not announced in advance.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The announced attendance was 8,754, following crowds of 10,543 and 10,407 in the first two games of the series.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
The Rapids, with first-time head coach Matt Wells now in charge, are expected to bring in at least a pair of new assistants of Wells’s choice, to be announced before the season starts.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
The changes announced Monday were already in the works and came after an extensive review that included collaboration between owners, drivers, automobile manufacturers, tracks, broadcast partners and fans.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
Heaps grew up in Golden and made no secret of her interest in playing in her home state after the Summit was announced as the league's 16th team back in January 2025.
—Romi Bean, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement What makes these cuts particularly remarkable is that on May 14, 2025, the Division of Overdose Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced, based on provisional data, that the number of overdose deaths in 2024 had dropped 27%.
—Charles Lebaron, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Most recently, the California Department of Technology announced the AI-assistant Poppy, which state workers can use to ask questions about government policies.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump announced Monday that any country doing business with Iran would face a 25% tariff.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But as of now, Tesla appears to be in the rare position of being on track with an announced timeline.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
The announced attendance was 41,672.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
That made the season average 26,189 for announced attendance, which is tickets distributed for the game, and 17,406 for in-house crowds at the 32,500-seat stadium.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
They've been announced, unannounced, re-announced, raised and lowered.
—Kenny Malone, NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
The announced attendance of 44,941 against Houston was overstating the crowd by quite a bit, but Eaton and his shirtless brethren created a spark in the stadium and went viral on social media.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Here's a brief rundown of the announced five, using information provided in the update.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The inspections conducted by the Nakamoto Group are pre-announced and sometimes occur at different times from those of the OIG inspectors, which are not announced in advance.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The announced attendance was 8,754, following crowds of 10,543 and 10,407 in the first two games of the series.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The new detail in the Maryland ICE shooting was first announced Thursday by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which is investigating the incident.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
The Rapids, with first-time head coach Matt Wells now in charge, are expected to bring in at least a pair of new assistants of Wells’s choice, to be announced before the season starts.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
The changes announced Monday were already in the works and came after an extensive review that included collaboration between owners, drivers, automobile manufacturers, tracks, broadcast partners and fans.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
Heaps grew up in Golden and made no secret of her interest in playing in her home state after the Summit was announced as the league's 16th team back in January 2025.
—Romi Bean, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement What makes these cuts particularly remarkable is that on May 14, 2025, the Division of Overdose Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced, based on provisional data, that the number of overdose deaths in 2024 had dropped 27%.
—Charles Lebaron, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Most recently, the California Department of Technology announced the AI-assistant Poppy, which state workers can use to ask questions about government policies.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump announced Monday that any country doing business with Iran would face a 25% tariff.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announced
Verb
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For a long time your political cartoons published in the editorial pages have irritated me.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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The trans athlete personally denied the allegations to The New York Times in a story that was published Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The self proclaimed Aura Lord is Back.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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With a lawsuit against it dismissed in court last week, Bloomfield Mayor Anthony Harrington’s administration on Tuesday proclaimed victory over former Deputy Mayor Rickford Kirton, one of its most outspoken critics.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gillispie was released from prison in 2011, exonerated in 2017 and declared wrongfully imprisoned in 2021.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adding to American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared support for Iranian protesters, likely heightening paranoia in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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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That bar had advertised all-inclusive tickets to a New Year’s Eve event, according to a BoiseDev story, but the ad is no longer available on the bar’s website.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cheerios are made from whole-grain oats and often advertised as a heart-healthy breakfast.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And Aaron Rodgers has not posted a postseason victory since 2021.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a video from a tournament last month posted to Hudl, Downes can be seen congratulating a member of the team by briefly tapping her backside after a match.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Though Houston hasn’t been active in Japanese free agency, the team did acquire Yusei Kikuchi at the 2024 trade deadline and put its heralded pitching development infrastructure on display.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences expect from Ailey, while expanding its vision for the next generation.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Announced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announced. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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