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as in to say
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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as in to recite
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.
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as in to proclaim
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified
They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.
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Recent Examples of pronounce
The Clearwater Police Department said Hogan was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 July 2025
Both were rushed to Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center where they were later pronounced dead.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
The word started out as an abbreviation, or more precisely, an initialism - where initial letters are pronounced separately (as opposed to an acronym, where the initial letters are pronounced as a word).
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 July 2025
To begin, the nature of the demographic shift is pronounced.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 July 2025
Both were rushed to Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center where they were later pronounced dead.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
The word started out as an abbreviation, or more precisely, an initialism - where initial letters are pronounced separately (as opposed to an acronym, where the initial letters are pronounced as a word).
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 July 2025
To begin, the nature of the demographic shift is pronounced.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronounce
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Over the years, my kids could probably recite my paranoid speeches to them about rip currents.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Think buttons toddlers can press to play prompts on how to share with friends, and even ones that recite a step-by-step bedtime routine for kids to follow.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian spoke earlier that day in Atlanta’s College Football Hall of Fame about their recruiting philosophies in the age of player revenue sharing and schools allocating a big chunk of that $20.5 million to football.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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And yet there is still beauty to witness; there are words to be spoken; there are people to be reminded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
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Wearing a light-colored button-down shirt and dark pants, Morales only uttered a few words in response to questions from Murphy during the proceeding.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The vast majority of my friends, both in and out of business, refuse to allow even a sentence uttered, maybe not even a word, that is positive about President Donald Trump.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Thursday will be sunny and hot with a high near 94 and isolated showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Air quality alert The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an air quality alert in effect in the area until midnight Wednesday, July 23.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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“Pronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounce. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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