as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
some teens drove by and woke us up with blaring music
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as in announcing
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 blaring
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Even in the freezing air, Romian Crockett stood outside Chalmers STEAM Elementary with a boombox blaring ’90s music.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Several videos circulating on social media show dozens of East Aurora students holding signs and walking outside of the high school and through downtown Aurora early Tuesday afternoon, car horns blaring in the background.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Public spaces are routinely polluted by blaring music packed with profanity and racial slurs, and no one thinks twice about it.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
While the off-duty officer heard gunshots, others heard a car alarm blaring on and off from the alley for more than 40 minutes after the shooting.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
With the alarms blaring, the DODC agents discover the hole in the ceiling and see Simon and Trevor escaping into the night.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Hostetler took over for Phil Simms with two weeks remaining in the 1990 season, fire alarms blaring.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
For the next few days, instead of a blaring alarm clock and taxi cab horns, I am awoken by the deep belly laughter of hippos who live in the lagoon directly outside my door.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The result may be a blaring smoke detector, burning eyes, and difficulty breathing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Even in the freezing air, Romian Crockett stood outside Chalmers STEAM Elementary with a boombox blaring ’90s music.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Several videos circulating on social media show dozens of East Aurora students holding signs and walking outside of the high school and through downtown Aurora early Tuesday afternoon, car horns blaring in the background.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Public spaces are routinely polluted by blaring music packed with profanity and racial slurs, and no one thinks twice about it.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
While the off-duty officer heard gunshots, others heard a car alarm blaring on and off from the alley for more than 40 minutes after the shooting.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
With the alarms blaring, the DODC agents discover the hole in the ceiling and see Simon and Trevor escaping into the night.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Hostetler took over for Phil Simms with two weeks remaining in the 1990 season, fire alarms blaring.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
For the next few days, instead of a blaring alarm clock and taxi cab horns, I am awoken by the deep belly laughter of hippos who live in the lagoon directly outside my door.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaring
Adjective
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel already established a Gothic world in which the trauma is as loud as the wind on the moors, and Emerald Fennell’s adaptation excises major portions of the book to streamline that atmospheric darkness and ultimate tragedy.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The masterful composer managed to match director George Lucas' vision with an opening theme that fit the bill, announcing the sea change with a blast of brass that no doubt caused first-time viewers to jump in their seats.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The social media post announcing the closure of the bicycle shop received nearly 300 reactions and almost 100 comments from past customers as of Friday.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From a bungled email prematurely announcing another massive round of layoffs to scrutiny around the company’s $75 million investment in a documentary about the first lady, Amazon heads into its quarterly earnings report next week surrounded by a deafening level of outside noise.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Young’s ending is greeted with a deafening round of applause.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the days since news spread that the Sandcastle Man was no longer allowed on the Hotel Del premises, there has been no shortage of messages on social media from fans proclaiming their gratitude for his artistry.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 1979, a madman named Howard Schnellenberger showed up, proclaiming that a program with a 14-29 record over the previous four years would win a national title within the next four years.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was impeached 11 days after declaring martial law and removed from office four months later.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon's martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Playing an aristocratic roaring 20s era sleuth that Christie loosely based on her younger self is certainly far removed from chugging shots on the shores of Malia — even the party scenes.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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It's renowned for its clifftop vistas over the roaring San Juan River.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The fair’s director, Ahmad Naasan, said about 500 publishing companies from some 35 countries took part.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Herald is publishing a daily series with five offseason fixes that cover the draft, free agency and trades that can help the Patriots get back to the Super Bowl.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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