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
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
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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The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Customers in the Atlanta metro area will soon be able to see their food take flight as DoorDash announces new drone delivery service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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But her vitals are strong and there’s startling force in her unpredictable convulsions and bone-chilling noises.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 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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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
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brian Naranjo, a former State Department official who served in Venezuela and publishes a newsletter on Venezuelan affairs, told me that with Machado abroad, Rodríguez is essentially running a solo presidential campaign.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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MediaCo also publishes the Globe, National Examiner, Star, Closer, InTouch and First for Women.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 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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Because, as your own website proudly declares, tickets are not sold onboard the train.—
Yehiel Kyle Israel,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Common Council has seen vacancies before, and city's municipal code spells out what the alderperson and the city must do when someone declares their intent to resign.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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