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to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaimed
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Some in the media proclaimed this the best offense in history.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
San Joaquin County supervisors proclaimed a local emergency on Tuesday over the threat of the golden mussel in the San Joaquin Delta.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Kissimmee commissioner Janette Martinez proclaimed her innocence against two ethics complaints against her, claiming they are politically motived as elections loom.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s what Mauigoa proclaimed, immediately after the Giants drafted him, about looking after quarterback Jaxson Dart.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In one of the more heated moments, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts hammered this point, saying Trump had publicly proclaimed that interest rates would drop.
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Second-year guard Saniya Rivers, who proclaimed herself head coach Rachid Meziane‘s favorite, even convinced the French head coach to perform the viral scuba dance with her.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
In a ceremony at Victory Ford in Kansas City, Kansas, less than two miles from the speedway, Thursday was proclaimed Dystany Spurlock Day in Kansas City by KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas and the Kansas House of Representatives.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
In his first Inaugural Address, on March 4, 1861, with seven states having already seceded from the Union, Lincoln proclaimed the essence of secession to be anarchy.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Some in the media proclaimed this the best offense in history.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
San Joaquin County supervisors proclaimed a local emergency on Tuesday over the threat of the golden mussel in the San Joaquin Delta.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Kissimmee commissioner Janette Martinez proclaimed her innocence against two ethics complaints against her, claiming they are politically motived as elections loom.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s what Mauigoa proclaimed, immediately after the Giants drafted him, about looking after quarterback Jaxson Dart.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In one of the more heated moments, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts hammered this point, saying Trump had publicly proclaimed that interest rates would drop.
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Second-year guard Saniya Rivers, who proclaimed herself head coach Rachid Meziane‘s favorite, even convinced the French head coach to perform the viral scuba dance with her.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
In a ceremony at Victory Ford in Kansas City, Kansas, less than two miles from the speedway, Thursday was proclaimed Dystany Spurlock Day in Kansas City by KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas and the Kansas House of Representatives.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaimed
Verb
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This year, the event has already raised a record $42 million, the museum announced during a news conference this afternoon.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The former couple announced their separation in August 2023.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the Florida Supreme Court soon after declared that speeding up the execution process was a violation of an inmate's right to due process and equal protection.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Konkoly’s study of problem-solving was published earlier this year, in Neuroscience of Consciousness.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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More than 240,000 children ages 5 and under were treated in US emergency departments for injuries related to household cleaning products over a 16-year period, according to estimates published in a large, new study in Pediatrics.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By law, you're entitled to pay the lower advertised price, according to Mary Bach, a consumer advocate with AARP Pennsylvania.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The cutoff for entries is the advertised start time of the first game of the 2026 postseason.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Proclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaimed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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