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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3
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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Recent Examples of enunciate
Until recently, however, putting this norm into practice proved tougher than enunciating it.
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Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2011
Love’s Travel Stops, a sponsor of Front Row, enunciated a similar concern.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
And the clean, windswept shape really enunciates this.
—Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
Stipe now enunciated his lyrics, which shaded into social commentary, while the arrangements drew from a palette that included string sections, mandolins and an increasing reliance on Mills’ textured keyboard parts.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2011
Love’s Travel Stops, a sponsor of Front Row, enunciated a similar concern.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
And the clean, windswept shape really enunciates this.
—Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
Stipe now enunciated his lyrics, which shaded into social commentary, while the arrangements drew from a palette that included string sections, mandolins and an increasing reliance on Mills’ textured keyboard parts.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enunciate
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Trump speaks to reporters about Russia, Iran and a third term President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday night from Air Force One, where he was asked about a third term, ceasefire negotiations with Russia and tariffs on Iran.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, spoke at the dedication.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The United Nations said on Wednesday that people in Mandalay city, one of the worst affected areas, are completely cut off from electricity and running water.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Schimel’s loss was a referendum on Musk.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Purposeful leaders transcend self-interest and instead articulate a vision that inspires others to commit, contribute, and thrive.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One thousand submissions of past work and accompanying materials that best articulate the filmmaker’s vision will be accepted via the submissions process, 100 preliminary finalists will be selected and notified in May 2025.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Potential cost-saving strategies include instituting a work requirement, an approach that a recent analysis published in Health Affairs found could jeopardize insurance access for some 4.56 million people with substance use disorder.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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They have also been prohibited from uttering religious, political, or personal statements without the FIA's consent.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
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State health officials told The Times that the cuts mean thousands of health department employees and contract workers across the country could lose their jobs.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Marvel Studios‘ clever live five-hour-plus announcement of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday was their biggest livestream, bigger than any premiere red carpet, pulling in 275M digital views we’re told and 3.1M social mentions.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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