1
as in speaking
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 announcing
to make known openly or publicly
today the President enunciated a new foreign policy
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3
as in uttering
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 enunciating
The Justice Department and the Democratic attorneys general of 16 states and the District of Columbia submitted an amicus brief enunciating the same basic point.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Yasmina spent much of her time enunciating Uz-bek-i-stan for people, spelling it out.
—Joan Silber, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Yasmina spent much of her time enunciating Uz-bek-i-stan for people, spelling it out.
—Joan Silber, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enunciating
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Comparatively speaking, sending a few marines to Da Nang was just a spark.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s where Vachon, a small-town farm boy from French-speaking Quebec, came in.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sure, it might be surmised that the city announcing this initiative reflects months, even years, of conversations and coordination.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Overnight, announcing no deal had been reached to end the war.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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For example, lying isn’t merely uttering a falsehood.—
Robert B. Talisse,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez faces two counts of fraud exceeding $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments and 59 counts of embezzlement, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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District officials announced the closure Sunday night on social media, saying the issue affected systems used across all K–12 buildings, including tools that allow staff to communicate.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over the weekend, however, peace talks in Pakistan faltered, with Vice President JD Vance saying Iran would not commit to forgoing a nuclear weapon.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Noble says industry leaders declaring how AI is going to get rid of labor has sparked a significant reaction.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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The president has called to boost domestic energy and mineral production, declaring an energy emergency days after retaking office in January 2025.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Smith said after talking to Gregg, Wheels Up reduced the price to $850, but storage fees for having the car since April 1 bring the grand total to at least $2,600.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Was Hurzeler merely articulating what others in the game are too diplomatic to say?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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But an error in publishing the petition as required has ended that effort to make the November ballot, said Rolf Parkes, a longtime Irvine resident and spokesperson for the committee.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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After a few photojournalists were arrested in the UAE last month, some global newswires stopped publishing original images showing damage from Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Enunciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciating. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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