as in proclaiming
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 announcing
Sedena Anti-theft Crossbody Bag This is the kind of bag that blends into a city outfit rather than announcing itself as travel gear.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli strikes at the start of the war.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
The Big East Conference did not waste any time in announcing a $25,000 fine for UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley after his ejection in the closing seconds of Saturday’s 68-62 loss at Marquette.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
In May, CrowdStrike chief George Kurtz pointed to AI in announcing cuts a cut of 500.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Nippard's Instagram and YouTube accounts shut off comments on posts announcing Buttermore's death, but fans flooded the comments to show their support for Nippard, a former professional bodybuilder and powerlifter.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Indonesia has become the latest country to bar children under 16 from social media, with Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid announcing that account deactivations will begin on March 28, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and internet addiction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The group is required to move quickly following a leader’s death and meets behind closed doors to deliberate among qualified senior clerics before announcing a decision.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Mar. 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli strikes at the start of the war.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
The Big East Conference did not waste any time in announcing a $25,000 fine for UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley after his ejection in the closing seconds of Saturday’s 68-62 loss at Marquette.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
In May, CrowdStrike chief George Kurtz pointed to AI in announcing cuts a cut of 500.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Nippard's Instagram and YouTube accounts shut off comments on posts announcing Buttermore's death, but fans flooded the comments to show their support for Nippard, a former professional bodybuilder and powerlifter.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Indonesia has become the latest country to bar children under 16 from social media, with Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid announcing that account deactivations will begin on March 28, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and internet addiction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The group is required to move quickly following a leader’s death and meets behind closed doors to deliberate among qualified senior clerics before announcing a decision.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcing
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The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.—
María Verza,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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While many bulk carriers have strong links with China in terms of ownership, operation and cargo, the actual effectiveness of declaring themselves as China-linked in avoiding attacks is unclear, said Rico Luman, a senior economist at the Dutch bank ING who focuses on transport and logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tiisetso’s view The Budget did the sensible thing by publishing downside scenarios and stress-testing the numbers.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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During pool play, The Athletic will be publishing a daily Postcard from the WBC, which will feature reports from our writers who are spread across four cities (Tokyo, Houston, Miami and San Juan) to cover this year’s tournament.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Eight years ago, the duo came together on a lark to make a short film, posting it online and forgetting about it almost immediately.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the spirit of reforging their friendship, Mikayla is both wearing and posting vote-for-Whitney T-shirts backstage at Dancing With the Stars.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The council also voted to begin advertising the full-time city administrator position and a public works superintendent role, vacated after Chris Pruett’s resignation.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Announcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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