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noun

Definition of blarenext
as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the blare of horns arising from the long line of cars behind him did nothing to help the motorist get his car started again

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blare

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verb

ˈbler How to pronounce blare (audio)
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly was it really necessary to blare that private quarrel to the whole world?

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Recent Examples of blare
Noun
For 140 years, the blare of the train horns has been a familiar part of life for Treasure Valley residents. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026 So, too, are Mets fans, minus the blare of the trumpets that heralded another trip through the bullpen walls for Diaz. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
What is less clear is whether people know what to do when their phone starts blaring at them. — Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Flood sirens blared Thursday morning in the town, northwest of San Antonio that's some 35 miles east of Camp Mystic. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blare
  1. roar
  2. announce
  3. noise
  4. proclaim
  5. rattle
  6. publish
  7. chatter
  8. declare
Noun
  • Round out your visit with a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, descend into the gorge at Cave of the Winds, or simply pause to take in the roar and mist of one of North America’s most spectacular natural wonders.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • And there was Nacua, gliding underneath the pass and taking it to the end zone to a roar of cheers.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • Developers of The District at Ten Mile, a 220-acre commercial project near the Ten Mile Road and I-84 interchange in Meridian, have announced more than a dozen new businesses coming to the site.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Inpro announced the Mint Hill location at 10681 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, according to a statement from the company.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of announce
Noun
  • Later, the Taurus Moon enters your 3rd House of Communication, helping simple words calm the noise around you today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As the noises grew louder, Anyanwu tried calling a neighborhood-watch group, then some friends, but the calls didn’t connect.
    — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of noise
Verb
  • The police department received state accreditation, which the mayor and police director have proclaimed demonstrates that officers have implemented modern policing practices.
    — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Last year, Thumbtack proclaimed 2025 as The Year of the Backyard – for the second year in a row.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of proclaim
Noun
  • Leadership disruptions can distract management, rattle employees, concern investors, and create reputational challenges for organizations.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The slightest details, or the smallest bits of structure, are what stick out—what can feel like an amorphous ooze of nothingness suddenly snaps into place thanks to a rhythmic rattle or jagged vocal sample.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • American Fortress has filed a patent for post-quantum transaction signing, but a filing establishes priority, not proof; its technical paper has not been published, and the design has not been publicly audited.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Another study, published in 2023, suggested the lack of sudden, major floodwaters funneling into Lake Cahuilla, the larger historical predecessor to the Salton Sea, may have something to do with it.
    — Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of publish
Noun
  • When Zayn lost the WWE title to Punk less than two weeks after winning it, there was a lot of chatter that he had been shortchanged and would never get a crack at the WWE title again.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Out on the field, chatter started from fans above the Tigers’ dugout.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • At least 12 attacks have been recorded against health facilities and teams since the outbreak was declared in mid-May.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Rhaenyra’s men come later that night and demand Aegon and Tyland declare their fealty.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of declare

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