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
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
This closure follows the announced closure of Cincinnati's first unionized Starbucks in Downtown.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Check out the full announced lineup for Primavera Sound ’26 below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9.
—tumblr.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Finally, late on a Friday night, with 17 hours’ notice, the Angels announced his availability.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Since Day-Lewis prematurely announced his retirement in 2017, several other actors have become known for their embrace of Method acting, including Jared Leto, Jeremy Strong and James Franco.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
In early September, Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch announced that authorities had arrested 14 people allegedly involved in a large-scale fuel smuggling scheme.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Wilson also announced that his office has assigned Melody Brown, a senior attorney in the Attorney General’s Capital & Collateral Litigation Section, to the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office to conduct a comprehensive review of the case.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Michael Che then addressed Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem both warning that ICE agents will be the Super Bowl after Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny—SNL‘s host—was announced as the halftime show performer.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The athlete announced his retirement in July 2019, and has worked with ESPN and FOX for game-day coverage since.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
This closure follows the announced closure of Cincinnati's first unionized Starbucks in Downtown.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Check out the full announced lineup for Primavera Sound ’26 below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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
That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9.
—tumblr.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Finally, late on a Friday night, with 17 hours’ notice, the Angels announced his availability.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Since Day-Lewis prematurely announced his retirement in 2017, several other actors have become known for their embrace of Method acting, including Jared Leto, Jeremy Strong and James Franco.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
In early September, Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch announced that authorities had arrested 14 people allegedly involved in a large-scale fuel smuggling scheme.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Wilson also announced that his office has assigned Melody Brown, a senior attorney in the Attorney General’s Capital & Collateral Litigation Section, to the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office to conduct a comprehensive review of the case.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Michael Che then addressed Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem both warning that ICE agents will be the Super Bowl after Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny—SNL‘s host—was announced as the halftime show performer.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The athlete announced his retirement in July 2019, and has worked with ESPN and FOX for game-day coverage since.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 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.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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This story was produced andoriginally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her early essays, written through a Marxian lens, proclaimed revolutionary socialism as justice’s true path.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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After all, both Channel 4 and the Boston Police Department had proclaimed Karen Read guilty.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the 21,000 properties declared newly ineligible for city service now are responsible for negotiating deals for service from one of five private haulers — and many have struggled to do so.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Questions the younger Kant had answered glibly were now declared insoluble.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many recruited to these networks, like the young woman in Phoenix, are desperate and see stacks of cash advertised on social media as either a way out or a risk worth taking; Brambl added many don’t have the maturity or judgment to realize the dangers.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, for all its power and talent, Florida State (3-1, 0-1 ACC) may prove to be less-than advertised.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 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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All streets between Vernor, I-75 Service Drive and Woodmere, unless otherwise posted.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vought posted on the social media site X that the Energy Department funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone was safe after the incident, according to a statement released by the organizers.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Announced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announced. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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