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
Since announcing that Glasgow flights would return, Stevens said, United has been encouraged by booking trends.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Smart’s remains were not recovered in the latest search in Arroyo Grande, the sheriff’s office said Saturday while announcing the search had been concluded.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the fans after announcing play ball during the home opener on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
In a statement announcing the arrests, Sacramento police credited officers and investigators for their work on the case.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Of the $2,088,041 in contributions to his campaign since announcing his candidacy a year ago, $400,000 was in self-contributions through one $200,000 check on March 30 and another on November 26, according to the OCPF.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers made another effort to get Philly fans into their arena, announcing plans Friday to donate 500 tickets to community groups for every home game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
But Publix was an exception at the time, announcing last fall that customers could wander the aisles with firearm in holster at their waist.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The governor was in San Francisco announcing a state program offering 400 free diapers to parents of newborns.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Smart’s remains were not recovered in the latest search in Arroyo Grande, the sheriff’s office said Saturday while announcing the search had been concluded.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the fans after announcing play ball during the home opener on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
In a statement announcing the arrests, Sacramento police credited officers and investigators for their work on the case.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Of the $2,088,041 in contributions to his campaign since announcing his candidacy a year ago, $400,000 was in self-contributions through one $200,000 check on March 30 and another on November 26, according to the OCPF.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers made another effort to get Philly fans into their arena, announcing plans Friday to donate 500 tickets to community groups for every home game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
But Publix was an exception at the time, announcing last fall that customers could wander the aisles with firearm in holster at their waist.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The governor was in San Francisco announcing a state program offering 400 free diapers to parents of newborns.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcing
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Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Trump has bypassed Congress’s constitutional role in the assessment of tariffs, budgeting and declaring war.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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At the urging of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May to be Mother’s Day.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Sony Music Publishing has officially acquired Recognition Music Group‘s catalog from Blackstone, the companies announced on Monday, giving Sony ownership of publishing catalogs from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and the Red Hot Chili Peppers among many others.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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That's the smallest number since independent analyst Charlie Cook began publishing his ratings more than four decades ago.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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He was released without posting bail later the same day.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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After posting a 21-23 record last season, the Sparks own the WNBA’s longest active playoff drought.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The lawsuit accused Apple of touting new AI technology, including Siri enhancements, while advertising the iPhone 16 at the time, but the device did not contain the elements when it was released, according to court filings.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The lawsuit accused Apple of advertising advanced artificial intelligence capabilities that were not available when certain iPhones reached consumers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Announcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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