brandishes

verb

Definition of brandishesnext
present tense third-person singular of brandish
as in waves
to put into view in a threatening or excited manner She brandished a stick at the dog. brandished a petition signed by hundreds of town residents

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  1. announces
  2. advertises
  3. produces
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  • Those numbers are likely to change again next month when the Baseball Writers Association of America announces the results of its annual election.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This article will be updated as Braun announces new appointments.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of announces
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  • While the airline advertises fares starting at $99, including government taxes and fees, Travel + Leisure uncovered several deals this winter for even less.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • On their website, NuMale advertises multiple treatments for erectile dysfunction, including Trimix injections.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of advertises
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  • The Sazerac Company now owns the brand and produces the bourbon at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of produces
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