as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaiming
Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.
—María Verza, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Materic is one of several scientists proclaiming that previous studies regarding the damage microplastics cause the human body are exaggerated.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The exhibit beautifully blends the then and the now while proclaiming the importance of the puppet arts in daily life.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.
—Brian Rosenzweig, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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
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
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.
—María Verza, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Materic is one of several scientists proclaiming that previous studies regarding the damage microplastics cause the human body are exaggerated.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The exhibit beautifully blends the then and the now while proclaiming the importance of the puppet arts in daily life.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.
—Brian Rosenzweig, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaiming
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However, cage announcer Bruce Buffer caused confusion by reading the scores incorrectly, announcing totals that favored Fortune’s opponent.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Sutter County Central Committee’s money began rolling in after Republican legislative leaders emailed a letter to lobbyists in Sacramento in July 2025, announcing the group would be breaking away from fundraising with the state party.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be a politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Qalibaf, in his statements issued via social media, has been unambiguous in declaring that those reports are entirely false.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is not a natural fit between living happily in that kind of place and spending your career investigating and then publishing your findings, at least if your investigations are local.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Here’s what aspiring novelists and readers should know about the behind-the-scenes of publishing a fiction book.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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