1
as in to speak
to utter clearly and distinctly
enunciate your words, and then you won't have to repeat them so often
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2
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
today the President enunciated a new foreign policy
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
a paper that enunciates the goals of the environmental organization
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But on his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Biden could publicly repeat his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and add a more general pledge, first enunciated in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter, to prevent any attempt by a hostile power to gain control of the Gulf region.
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Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2022
In his 1823 annual address to Congress, President James Monroe enunciated a bedrock principle of American foreign policy that became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Future Islands These Baltimore synth-pop revivalists have one of modern music’s most distinctive vocalists in Samuel T. Herring, who enunciates like David Bowie with a diction coach.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2024
In the United States, it is often enunciated with stresses placed on the first or second syllable.
—Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
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Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2022
In his 1823 annual address to Congress, President James Monroe enunciated a bedrock principle of American foreign policy that became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Future Islands These Baltimore synth-pop revivalists have one of modern music’s most distinctive vocalists in Samuel T. Herring, who enunciates like David Bowie with a diction coach.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2024
In the United States, it is often enunciated with stresses placed on the first or second syllable.
—Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
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Over the years, a range of Cotton Incorporated subject-matter experts have spoken at in-person and virtual events to educate and engage audiences.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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Trump spoke at this year’s event in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend, repeatedly lashing out at trans people while outlining his vision for his impending second term.Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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Washington — The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russian and Iranian entities over their attempts to interfere in the 2024 election, the Treasury and State Departments announced Tuesday.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Aly Song | Reuters Alibaba is cutting prices on its large language models by up to 85%, the Chinese tech giant announced Tuesday.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The case was investigated by the Columbus City Prosecutor's Office, Cincinnati officials said.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Officials said there's been no evidence of human to human transmission of bird flu anywhere in the United States.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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By enabling developers to articulate their ideas verbally or through simple commands, these advancements could enhance accessibility and encourage greater innovation in software design.Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The brand’s design partner Kelly Wearstler took her maximalist approach to new heights here, with color and patterns articulated on every wall, rug and piece of furniture.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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This article was originally published by Glamour Spain.Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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He has previously been published in the Columbia Missourian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Kansas City Star, Politico and the Washington Post.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Passengers also told the outlet that Virgil uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Twenty-two years later, Maggie’s still only uttered a single word — daddy (voiced by Elizabeth Taylor, no less) — but that’s all that needs to be said. 33.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a lead up to the anniversary year, the mayor’s office proclaimed Nov. 20 to be Lenape Heritage Day.Joe Baker, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Still, the Grammy winner proclaims the effort as some of his and his PND’s greatest work.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Gonzalez told reporters that police and medical examiners are working to identify the woman using fingerprints and advanced DNA techniques, while also retracing her steps before the killing.Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Quinn’s weekly message includes telling his players to keep their eye on the task ahead rather than contemplate their future path.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Enunciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciate. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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