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
Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
IndieWire announces these winners exclusively.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2025
After fifteen years of championing photography as a platform for exchange and critical reflection, the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) announces that LagosPhoto Festival will now adopt a biennial format, on view from October 25 – November 29, 2025.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
After Beijing announces that major Taiwan ports have been mined, sea traffic to Taiwan nosedives as shipping insurance rates soar.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Netflix announces new Kennedy family series One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Game 1 will be Friday night, but the schedule is not official until MLS announces it on Sunday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
When Trowbridge announces that Rayburn was the architect of the HMS Courageous attack and doesn’t say a word about Roylin, everyone is rocked back on their heels in horrified surprise, except for Dennison.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
No seconds until everyone has firsts, one of the moms announces.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
IndieWire announces these winners exclusively.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2025
After fifteen years of championing photography as a platform for exchange and critical reflection, the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) announces that LagosPhoto Festival will now adopt a biennial format, on view from October 25 – November 29, 2025.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
After Beijing announces that major Taiwan ports have been mined, sea traffic to Taiwan nosedives as shipping insurance rates soar.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Netflix announces new Kennedy family series One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Game 1 will be Friday night, but the schedule is not official until MLS announces it on Sunday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
When Trowbridge announces that Rayburn was the architect of the HMS Courageous attack and doesn’t say a word about Roylin, everyone is rocked back on their heels in horrified surprise, except for Dennison.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
No seconds until everyone has firsts, one of the moms announces.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announces
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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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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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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The league publishes an injury report every hour, and teams are required to disclose statuses of players within certain windows of time before their next game.—
Tim Reynolds,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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The musician, whose legal name is Cameron Giles, is asking a judge to issue a court order that declares him a co-author of the sound recording.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Grants would become available when the governor declares a state of emergency due to a disaster.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The bureau typically advertises in southern British Columbia, Calgary and Vancouver, said Mark Robitaille, its executive director.—
Sarah Cutler
November 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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At present, an interstitial pop-up advertises Reishi as 25 percent off; purchasing six sheets or more unlocks 50 percent off.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Announces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announces. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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