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 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
Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 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
The couple announced their divorce back in 2023.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The anger spilled over when the 8-1 vote in favor of Google was announced at last week's hearing.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 30 Aug. 2025
In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder following the discovery of a tumor.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Levine Cava last week announced restoration of $12 million in arts grants that were cut in her initial proposal and about $18 million for nonprofit grants, out of roughly $29 million in cuts.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 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
The couple announced their divorce back in 2023.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The anger spilled over when the 8-1 vote in favor of Google was announced at last week's hearing.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 30 Aug. 2025
In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder following the discovery of a tumor.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Levine Cava last week announced restoration of $12 million in arts grants that were cut in her initial proposal and about $18 million for nonprofit grants, out of roughly $29 million in cuts.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 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.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study was initially published in 2023 but has been updated as of May 2025.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Landau after all was the music critic who famously proclaimed Bruce the future rock and roll.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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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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Job postings that mentioned at least one AI skill advertised salaries 28% higher on average than those that listed none, representing roughly $18,000 more per year.—
Dylan Butts
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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One watch, advertised as new, was more than 10 years old, deputies say.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 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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And before the 2024 election, the singer posted a video of Kamala Harris pledging to boost Puerto Rico's economy.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Oracle’s shares, which had already gained 45% this year through Tuesday’s close, soared 41% Wednesday after the company posted a major increase in bookings and gave an aggressive outlook for its cloud infrastructure business.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 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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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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Davis is without question Paul's most heralded opponent.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Announced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announced. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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