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
After a dust-up with Ted over the local grocery store’s adherence to the state’s mask mandate, Joe impulsively announces his rival candidacy for mayor of Eddington, and tensions eventually boil over to the point of deadly violence.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Overcome with fury, the King announces his plan to slaughter anyone who was complicit, including his own grandmother.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Every Sunday, the chain announces a new collection of cookie flavors, which are only sold for one week.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The eye midge may have implanted itself elsewhere and there’s no telling where those other icky creatures from Prodigy’s labs have scurried off to, but those are questions that will no doubt be answered once/if FX announces a second season.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus announces 2025-26 season The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus will begin its 2025-26 season in November.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
American Express announces the new platinum business card.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
OpenAI announces teen-friendly ChatGPT amid safety concerns OpenAI on Tuesday announced a version of ChatGPT for teens, as tech companies face growing pressure to protect minors who use chatbots.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Overcome with fury, the King announces his plan to slaughter anyone who was complicit, including his own grandmother.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Every Sunday, the chain announces a new collection of cookie flavors, which are only sold for one week.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The eye midge may have implanted itself elsewhere and there’s no telling where those other icky creatures from Prodigy’s labs have scurried off to, but those are questions that will no doubt be answered once/if FX announces a second season.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus announces 2025-26 season The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus will begin its 2025-26 season in November.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
American Express announces the new platinum business card.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
OpenAI announces teen-friendly ChatGPT amid safety concerns OpenAI on Tuesday announced a version of ChatGPT for teens, as tech companies face growing pressure to protect minors who use chatbots.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announces
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When the conversation drifts toward music, Thomas again proclaims his fondness for KPop Demon Hunters.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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So how did a guy who loves jigsaw puzzles end losing to a dude who proudly proclaims himself a negative 100 on the puzzle-solving scale?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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When the investigation closes the agency publishes a final report — a public document.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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When Pew publishes its next Religious Landscape Study, around 2030-31, what will this graph look like?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … CHAOS RISING – LA County declares 'emergency' over ICE raids as supervisor warns of legal fallout.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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And this decision has the potential to be the tipping point where the court declares unconstitutional or heavily restricts the ability for Congress to create remedies that promote multiracial democracy.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Daniel's advertises a Summer Concert Series on its website but says the events were moved indoors to comply with the town's noise ordinance.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The company advertises several customizations and flavors, which include Blueberry Breeze and Golden Hour.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Announces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announces. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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