as in proclaims
to make known openly or publicly
the excited coworker announced to everyone within hearing distance that she and her husband were expecting
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Recent Examples of announces
Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Aramark is bringing the unofficial snack of the NFL locker room to the stands of Arrowhead Stadium with a fan-favorite twist as the concessionaire announces its lineup of new NFL foods.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kings Island announces plans for historic space.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Julia, on the other hand, announces her pregnancy to Lord Lovat, who is overjoyed by the blessed news.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Once Morath announces a decision — no matter what that decision is — the group will transition into a second phase, called Working to Organize Resources for Teaching and Hope, or WORTH.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
Coach Steichen announces Daniel Jones as starting QB.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Not every toxic relationship announces itself with obvious red flags.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Aramark is bringing the unofficial snack of the NFL locker room to the stands of Arrowhead Stadium with a fan-favorite twist as the concessionaire announces its lineup of new NFL foods.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kings Island announces plans for historic space.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Julia, on the other hand, announces her pregnancy to Lord Lovat, who is overjoyed by the blessed news.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Once Morath announces a decision — no matter what that decision is — the group will transition into a second phase, called Working to Organize Resources for Teaching and Hope, or WORTH.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
Coach Steichen announces Daniel Jones as starting QB.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Not every toxic relationship announces itself with obvious red flags.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announces
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While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, Vintage publishes the trade paperback edition.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Calypso addresses the public; a government official accuses John and Quiet of a bombing and declares open war on outsiders.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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His presence pretty much rules out any possibility of the Broncos reinvesting in the quarterback position during the next offseason or even the one after depending on when Arch Manning finally declares.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Instagram, where Jet’s primarily advertises its monthly pop-ups, the bar has more than 29,000 followers and regularly receives hundreds of likes on colorful posts teasing upcoming themes and drinks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Announces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announces. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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