as in proclaims
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 announces
Now, the big question for analysts seems to be when, not if, Abivax announces a deal.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The third bill from Schroer would require a professional sports team that announces plans to relocate to another state to charge an extra $50 on every ticket sold and an additional 5% charge on all purchases inside the stadium.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
In reality, a real system problem never announces itself through a random website, so close the page right away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
When a business announces its closure, people pay attention.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Winter weather announces itself the moment the front door opens.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
The goal is architecture that dissolves into the landscape rather than boldly announces itself, a philosophy that closely mirrors Six Senses’ broader approach to barefoot luxury and wellness-driven design.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
IndieWire announces these winners exclusively.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2025
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The third bill from Schroer would require a professional sports team that announces plans to relocate to another state to charge an extra $50 on every ticket sold and an additional 5% charge on all purchases inside the stadium.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
In reality, a real system problem never announces itself through a random website, so close the page right away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
When a business announces its closure, people pay attention.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Winter weather announces itself the moment the front door opens.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
The goal is architecture that dissolves into the landscape rather than boldly announces itself, a philosophy that closely mirrors Six Senses’ broader approach to barefoot luxury and wellness-driven design.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
IndieWire announces these winners exclusively.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announces
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How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The second Eclogue—often thought to be autobiographical—offers a famous example in which the shepherd Corydon proclaims his love for the boy Alexis.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Goats and Soda blog publishes hundreds of stories each year about global health news, about fighting poverty, about daily life in the Global South.—
Marc Silver,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2025
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CoComelon publishes music videos for songs your kid probably hasn’t heard before on its YouTube channel each week.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nobody goes home this week, but Ru still declares Kenya and Mandy the bottom two, saving Juicy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
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Above and Beyond's website advertises services in at least eight states.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2025
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What if a store advertises returns but denies them anyway?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Announces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announces. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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