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adjective

as in articulated

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verb

past tense of enunciate
1
as in spoke
to utter clearly and distinctly enunciate your words, and then you won't have to repeat them so often

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2
as in announced
to make known openly or publicly today the President enunciated a new foreign policy

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3
as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words a paper that enunciates the goals of the environmental organization

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Recent Examples of enunciated
Adjective
Lightfoot’s vocals were added later, as his crisply enunciated singing, vivid lyrics and Irish-style folk melody sold the storytelling. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Rice’s lyrics are carefully enunciated and given nuanced line readings. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 Arsene Wenger was plucked from ‘Japan’, as Sir Alex Ferguson memorably enunciated it, in 1996. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Xi also invoked Panchsheel—the five principles of peaceful coexistence jointly enunciated by India and China in 1954—but Modi chose not to respond. — Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enunciated
  1. articulated
  2. said
  3. announced
  4. uttered
  5. pronounced
  6. expressed
  7. published
  8. told
Adjective
  • Underfoot, a cushion midsole works alongside an articulated forefoot Air Zoom Turbo unit to deliver responsive cushioning, close-to-the-ground court feel.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Moving components separated cleanly, while articulated sections operated freely without requiring additional post-processing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
Definition of articulated
Verb
  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of announced
Verb
  • Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
  • The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of uttered
Adjective
  • Signs to look out for early on are excessive frantic, noisy panting, which will seem much more pronounced than normal.
    — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Part of the reason for this is the Dodgers have entered a boring-great stage of hegemony, in which their superiority over the rest of the league is so pronounced that there is little to discuss on a day-to-day basis.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of pronounced
Verb
  • Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • New Yorker staff writer Rachel Aviv has collected seven essays, six originally published in the magazine, under the rubric of mother-daughter stories.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Sacramento Bee published three notable local stories on July 7, 2026, spanning law enforcement, education and public safety accountability.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of published
Verb
  • As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
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