as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaims
The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.
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Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
What better way to express your love for someone than in front of a giant statue that proclaims the word?
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, the Venice Volci Cup, and even a Kid's Choice Award to her name, Stone isn't exactly in need of a typical actor's website that proclaims her greatness and announces her availability for more work.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The second Eclogue—often thought to be autobiographical—offers a famous example in which the shepherd Corydon proclaims his love for the boy Alexis.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
What better way to express your love for someone than in front of a giant statue that proclaims the word?
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, the Venice Volci Cup, and even a Kid's Choice Award to her name, Stone isn't exactly in need of a typical actor's website that proclaims her greatness and announces her availability for more work.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The second Eclogue—often thought to be autobiographical—offers a famous example in which the shepherd Corydon proclaims his love for the boy Alexis.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaims
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But waiting for an ideal rate may not be the best approach now, especially before the Fed formally announces yet another interest rate hold.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The trip takes a dramatic turn when the founder of Rockin’ Grandma’s announces plans to step down.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The National Park Service declares peak bloom when 70 percent of the blossoms around the Tidal Basin, the reservoir on the National Mall, have opened.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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To the victor also goes the pen that declares the broad-stroke version of what has happened.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Neither Goldco nor American Hartford Gold publishes full pricing schedules online, and costs may vary depending on the size of the transaction or account.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Houston Association of Realtors regularly publishes a list of the most expensive home listings in the state.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Anthem advertises a 100% money-back guarantee for certain services, though exclusions may apply.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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Unitree, one of China’s leading robotic companies, currently advertises a base price of $13,500 (£10,000) for its G1 humanoid robot.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Proclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaims. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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