as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaim
President Trump since returning to office in January has issued a flurry of executive orders targeting transgender Americans, including one proclaiming the U.S. recognizes only two sexes, male and female.
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Benioff proclaimed that the board’s mergers and acquisitions committee had been disbanded.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 May 2025
These periods of mourning are proclaimed either by the president of the United States, for national remembrance, or the governor of a state or territory, for local remembrance, in the event of a death of a member or former member of the federal, state or territorial government or judiciary.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Earlier this month, the president proclaimed on Truth Social that the U.S. will designate new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 May 2025
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Benioff proclaimed that the board’s mergers and acquisitions committee had been disbanded.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 May 2025
These periods of mourning are proclaimed either by the president of the United States, for national remembrance, or the governor of a state or territory, for local remembrance, in the event of a death of a member or former member of the federal, state or territorial government or judiciary.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Earlier this month, the president proclaimed on Truth Social that the U.S. will designate new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaim
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Reeves’ titular character seemingly died in the fourth film; however, the Lionsgate release declared that Wick lives and will return for the fifth installment.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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Hit with what’s been declared one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, multiple businesses and restaurants in the area were forced to close their doors, while others had to scale back operations just to stay afloat.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Asked whether the White House would ask for alternative estimates, Vought again put the burden on CBO, repeating that congressional rules allow the office to publish more analysis.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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In a poll published Friday (June 6) on Billboard, music fans chose the superstar singer’s latest single as their favorite new release of the week.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 June 2025
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“Proclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaim. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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