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as in saying
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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as in reciting
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 proclaiming
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 pronouncing
The jury on Longet's trial was split at first, with four pronouncing her guilty of the more serious charge of reckless manslaughter, four voting for acquittal and four being undecided, per GQ.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Pretendian hunters were not always interested in a full accounting of the facts before pronouncing a person legitimately Native or a fraud.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Kilmartin describes her practice of allowing only Spanish in the house on Sundays, subtly acknowledging the irony of a white woman making this rule by pronouncing all the Spanish words in an anglicized high-school Spanish accent.
—John Roy, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon officiated the ceremony at the downtown office, asking them to love, honor and support each other before pronouncing them married.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded as well and took the man out of the water before pronouncing him dead, MDSO said.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
But more than once, Wayans had trouble pronouncing the names of this year's nominees.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
The former Fear Factor host and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) commentator has previously acknowledged challenges with pronouncing certain names, especially those of foreign mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Compton fire officials arrived, pronouncing the man dead on scene, deputies said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Pretendian hunters were not always interested in a full accounting of the facts before pronouncing a person legitimately Native or a fraud.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Kilmartin describes her practice of allowing only Spanish in the house on Sundays, subtly acknowledging the irony of a white woman making this rule by pronouncing all the Spanish words in an anglicized high-school Spanish accent.
—John Roy, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon officiated the ceremony at the downtown office, asking them to love, honor and support each other before pronouncing them married.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded as well and took the man out of the water before pronouncing him dead, MDSO said.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
But more than once, Wayans had trouble pronouncing the names of this year's nominees.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
The former Fear Factor host and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) commentator has previously acknowledged challenges with pronouncing certain names, especially those of foreign mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Compton fire officials arrived, pronouncing the man dead on scene, deputies said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronouncing
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The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The finished product appeared to show Kerr reciting the song nearly word for word over the course of the season.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Headlines about this accomplishment were proclaiming that AI has become some sort of math genius.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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On Sunday, a new sign proclaiming Enrique Martinez Avenue was unveiled on Komensky Avenue just south of 63rd Street, in the neighborhood where Officer Martinez grew up.—
Acacia Hernandez,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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No amount of procrastination can undo the fact that language forces a decision about who is speaking, who is addressed, and who is being spoken about.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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While speaking with Spectrum News, Obama Shaw said his involvement in the community inspired his run for California governor, with a platform that includes solving the homelessness crisis, building more housing, and cutting unnecessary spending.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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As Sportico has explained, a bill declaring that college athletes can’t be employees would be sure to face legal challenge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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By Tuesday night, all remaining evacuation orders were lifted, with authorities declaring there was no remaining danger of an explosion, chemical leak or fire.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Workday has denied the claims, insisting that hiring decisions are made by humans, and that AI is only used to compare a candidate’s qualifications with those listed in a job posting.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Forgive my cynicism, but the owners created this unfortunate landscape, insisting the sport’s competitive balance is out of whack when the standings, again, indicate otherwise.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Pronouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronouncing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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