as in advertisements
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
an announcement was in today's paper regarding the merger of the two banks
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Recent Examples of announcements
The action layer Into that gap, ServiceNow dropped a suite of announcements.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
And make public announcements that refund checks and other assessor information would be available at City Hall (or wherever).
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Four months into 2026, corporate America has made nearly 1,600 layoff announcements affecting more than 128,000 workers, according to USA TODAY’s tracker.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Additional category announcements and retail partnerships are expected later this year, Cool Brands noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
But the White House reopened discussions with Anthropic in recent weeks after the company made significant announcements about several technology breakthroughs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Deadline has been covering the announcements and news for this year’s lineup.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 May 2026
On Singapore’s subway, called the MRT, announcements are sometimes made in as many as four languages; on Hong Kong’s subway, called the MTR, announcements are made in three.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
And make public announcements that refund checks and other assessor information would be available at City Hall (or wherever).
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Four months into 2026, corporate America has made nearly 1,600 layoff announcements affecting more than 128,000 workers, according to USA TODAY’s tracker.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Additional category announcements and retail partnerships are expected later this year, Cool Brands noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
But the White House reopened discussions with Anthropic in recent weeks after the company made significant announcements about several technology breakthroughs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Deadline has been covering the announcements and news for this year’s lineup.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 May 2026
On Singapore’s subway, called the MRT, announcements are sometimes made in as many as four languages; on Hong Kong’s subway, called the MTR, announcements are made in three.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcements
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Unlike other genres, advertisements don’t really work for LitRPG, Dinniman says.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Cena has been in the advertisements for the subscription service touting all of the features that will come to anyone who signs up for it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Supporters also outspent opponents 10-to-1 on television ads, while former President Barack Obama appeared in statewide ads backing the measure.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The pro-redistricting group Virginians for Fair Elections spent more than $64 million and former President Barack Obama cut television ads to push for its approval.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight.—
Jesse Jarnow,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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Datskovska regularly reports on new releases and collaborations from footwear’s most in-demand brands.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Radio stations slowly developed their own news style, with journalists producing bulletins designed for the spoken word, including current affairs programs and talk programs to deal with local issues or issues of national concern.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security hasn’t published any national terrorism advisory bulletins, periodic updates to alert the public to the current threat level, since September.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Patrick has advocated for prayer and Ten Commandments postings in public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Concerns touch on schools, vaccines, workplaces and more Patrick has advocated for prayer and Ten Commandments postings in public schools.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Announcements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcements. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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