as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaimed
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2021, then-President Joe Biden proclaimed that Indigenous Peoples Day would be celebrated on the second Monday in October, though the holiday was never officially changed.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Many pundits mistakenly proclaimed the direct-to-consumer option would only benefit the uninsured and not help the majority of Americans who have private insurance coverage with prescription drug coverage.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
When his first film, 2009’s low-budget Daddy Longlegs, was playing at a single theater in New York, Safdie stood by the entrance wearing a sandwich board, one that loudly proclaimed THIS MOVIE EXISTS!
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Tyler Cowen, the economist, proclaimed Tilly his favorite actress and speculated about her virginity.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The Jays proclaimed their difference all season.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Early last month, the President proclaimed in a press conference that the Department of Defense would thereafter be known as the Department of War.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Scripture must be proclaimed as liberation, not confinement.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2021, then-President Joe Biden proclaimed that Indigenous Peoples Day would be celebrated on the second Monday in October, though the holiday was never officially changed.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Many pundits mistakenly proclaimed the direct-to-consumer option would only benefit the uninsured and not help the majority of Americans who have private insurance coverage with prescription drug coverage.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
When his first film, 2009’s low-budget Daddy Longlegs, was playing at a single theater in New York, Safdie stood by the entrance wearing a sandwich board, one that loudly proclaimed THIS MOVIE EXISTS!
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Tyler Cowen, the economist, proclaimed Tilly his favorite actress and speculated about her virginity.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The Jays proclaimed their difference all season.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Early last month, the President proclaimed in a press conference that the Department of Defense would thereafter be known as the Department of War.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaimed
Verb
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University of Colorado regent and board chair Callie Rennison will not seek re-election in 2026, her office announced Sunday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lima, Peru Reuters — Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two other declared independents, both former Democrats, are also challenging Republican senators in deep red states.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Elle Evans led the women’s team with 11 points, while heralded freshman newcomer Darryn Peterson paced the men’s squad, also with 11.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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That was good for ninth in all of baseball, ahead of other more heralded first basemen like Freddie Freeman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Matt Olson and Bryce Harper.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steven Adler published an analysis showing that ChatGPT repeatedly and falsely reinforced one man’s delusions and psychological distress.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kayla Rupp,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The organization monitors thousands of hotels and actually has a way for travelers to submit complaints in the event their experience does not match an advertised star ranking.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Proclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaimed. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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