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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 announced
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Evan Power is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and an announced candidate for Congress in North Florida’s Second Congressional District.
—Special To The Sun-Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has made few pre-announced public appearances since the war broke out, with Iran having vowed to target him personally in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The announced attendance of 9,418 on Sunday afternoon at Scottsdale Stadium rose to its feet, an uncommon occurrence in the laidback Cactus League environment.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Danaher pre-announced better-than-expected results ahead of its Tuesday presentation at JPMorgan’s annual health-care conference in San Francisco, an event that is always filled with trial data, new partnerships, deals, and business updates.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But as of now, Tesla appears to be in the rare position of being on track with an announced timeline.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
The announced attendance was 41,672.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
That made the season average 26,189 for announced attendance, which is tickets distributed for the game, and 17,406 for in-house crowds at the 32,500-seat stadium.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
After the case was announced, Kenya’s president canceled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Adani.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The Hajj, the largest gathering of Muslims in the world, will begin this year on May 25, the United Arab Emirates announced today.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
More than one hundred employees at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) on May 13 announced their intent to unionize in a letter delivered by organizers to museum director and CEO Scott Stulen, the Seattle Times reports.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
The news comes just days after Shakira was announced as a halftime performer, along with Madonna and BTS, during the half-time show at this summer’s Fifa Men’s World Cup final.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
Tour dates are now announced through December 2027, including the show’s Canadian premiere in Toronto this summer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Only two other finalists had been announced as of Monday, one from Nassau County and the other from Walton County.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Adjective
The announced attendance that day at Wrigley was just 9,391.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Evan Power is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and an announced candidate for Congress in North Florida’s Second Congressional District.
—Special To The Sun-Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has made few pre-announced public appearances since the war broke out, with Iran having vowed to target him personally in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The announced attendance of 9,418 on Sunday afternoon at Scottsdale Stadium rose to its feet, an uncommon occurrence in the laidback Cactus League environment.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Danaher pre-announced better-than-expected results ahead of its Tuesday presentation at JPMorgan’s annual health-care conference in San Francisco, an event that is always filled with trial data, new partnerships, deals, and business updates.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But as of now, Tesla appears to be in the rare position of being on track with an announced timeline.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
The announced attendance was 41,672.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
That made the season average 26,189 for announced attendance, which is tickets distributed for the game, and 17,406 for in-house crowds at the 32,500-seat stadium.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Verb
During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
After the case was announced, Kenya’s president canceled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Adani.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The Hajj, the largest gathering of Muslims in the world, will begin this year on May 25, the United Arab Emirates announced today.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
More than one hundred employees at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) on May 13 announced their intent to unionize in a letter delivered by organizers to museum director and CEO Scott Stulen, the Seattle Times reports.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
The news comes just days after Shakira was announced as a halftime performer, along with Madonna and BTS, during the half-time show at this summer’s Fifa Men’s World Cup final.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
Tour dates are now announced through December 2027, including the show’s Canadian premiere in Toronto this summer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Only two other finalists had been announced as of Monday, one from Nassau County and the other from Walton County.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announced
Adjective
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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
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The day Shumer published the essay, Wall Street didn’t panic.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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HIs first literary work, Mars on Earth, was published in 2024 by Rocky Mountain Books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Twenty years after his death, Thirsk remains both an ordinary Yorkshire town (the only Herriot memorabilia advertised is in the museum gift shop) and an enduring tourist destination.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Creditor hardship programs Most major credit card issuers and lenders have internal hardship programs in place for borrowers who need help, but they aren't widely advertised.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 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
Verb
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That box office low point in the franchise — which went into theaters with a lot of behind-the-scenes melodrama (Lord & Miller were fired and the directing reins handed to Ron Howard — posted a 4-day over Memorial Day weekend of $103M domestic and another $52M abroad.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Their bonds were set at $500 each, and as of Tuesday afternoon, neither man had posted bond, according to Miami-Dade Corrections website.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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An online portal with information about when books will be released resembles a Wall Street trader’s screen, displaying data, charts and specialized software that tracks the book market.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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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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“Announced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announced. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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