as in roars
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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as in announces
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 blares
Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Each hole has flashing barriers down the sides, and it’s all surrounded by glow-in-dark figures and video screens as music blares.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Lunch at sea is both ceremony and routine; boats cluster, music blares, and caffè amaro in mare—bitter coffee at sea—is lowered to swimmers who look tiny against the backdrop of grottos and faraglioni (sea stacks).
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
And then someone who has forgotten to silence their phone opens TikTok and the 6-7 second sound blares.
—Sean Cho Ayres, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Tramel conversationally chants as pulsing synths flare and wild guitar blares.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The lights around the ballpark flash on and off while the music blares, moments before Miller turns the lights off on whichever unfortunate hitters have to face him.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Live music by the Eastport Oyster Boys and the Naptown Brass Band blares from the bandstand.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The only certainty in these films is that the self-righteous Optimus Prime will always preach some long-winded, sleep-inducing monologue at the end of the movie before a radio-friendly Linkin Park or Imagine Dragons song blares over the credits.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
After This is the One, the obligatory Premier League anthem blares out as the players shake hands with opponents and officials.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Where the walls talk and the music blares.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people gather in colorful costumes while loud music blares.
—Siobhan McAndrew, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
At random times throughout the night, a bullhorn siren blares.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Each hole has flashing barriers down the sides, and it’s all surrounded by glow-in-dark figures and video screens as music blares.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Lunch at sea is both ceremony and routine; boats cluster, music blares, and caffè amaro in mare—bitter coffee at sea—is lowered to swimmers who look tiny against the backdrop of grottos and faraglioni (sea stacks).
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
And then someone who has forgotten to silence their phone opens TikTok and the 6-7 second sound blares.
—Sean Cho Ayres, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Tramel conversationally chants as pulsing synths flare and wild guitar blares.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Typically, Jokic is the default answer when the fire alarm blares.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The lights around the ballpark flash on and off while the music blares, moments before Miller turns the lights off on whichever unfortunate hitters have to face him.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Live music by the Eastport Oyster Boys and the Naptown Brass Band blares from the bandstand.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The only certainty in these films is that the self-righteous Optimus Prime will always preach some long-winded, sleep-inducing monologue at the end of the movie before a radio-friendly Linkin Park or Imagine Dragons song blares over the credits.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
After This is the One, the obligatory Premier League anthem blares out as the players shake hands with opponents and officials.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Where the walls talk and the music blares.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people gather in colorful costumes while loud music blares.
—Siobhan McAndrew, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blares
Noun
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There were no roars of restaurant chatter and excitement from happy guests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Most of the time, the creature is invisible, only given away by roars or its footprints in the soil of this extra-terrestrial world.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But out of all the various noises that humans release upon seeing a whale, wow is by far my favorite.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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But all the soundbites — the quick, random noises that seem to irritate fans the most — don’t always get noticed by players.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.—
Don Sweeney
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing on May 11, as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since then, there have been chatters about a revival of GQ China, with some claiming that Jonathan Newhouse personally intervened to improve the relationship between Condé Nast and the Chinese authorities, hoping for a new permit.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But once that clock runs out, that power is automatically terminated -- unless Congress declares war or passes legislation authorizing the use of military force before the deadline.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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State law allows an exception provided the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the budget is adopted with a 60% majority in both the House and Senate.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Blares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blares. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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