as in proclaims
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 announces
Trump admin ending immigration agent surge in Minnesota, Homan announces.
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FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In her provocative new spin on Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, the Oscar-winning filmmaker announces from the get-go that this isn’t your grandmother’s windswept Gothic romance.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
OpenAI announces a new Frontier in enterprise push.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If veteran Taylor Decker announces his retirement in the coming months, Iheanachor could be an answer at left tackle.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
February 11, 2026, New York, NY — Today, Artforum announces a restructure to its editorial leadership.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Feb. 2026
Antisemitism today rarely announces itself with slurs.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In her provocative new spin on Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, the Oscar-winning filmmaker announces from the get-go that this isn’t your grandmother’s windswept Gothic romance.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
OpenAI announces a new Frontier in enterprise push.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If veteran Taylor Decker announces his retirement in the coming months, Iheanachor could be an answer at left tackle.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
February 11, 2026, New York, NY — Today, Artforum announces a restructure to its editorial leadership.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Feb. 2026
Antisemitism today rarely announces itself with slurs.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announces
Verb
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The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Richard proclaims he and Lexy's innocence, but the discovery of the murder weapon (and Rachel's nail fragments) in their house is evidence enough that Lexy and Richard are behind the murders.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Every year, whiskey expert Fred Minnick publishes his list of the top 100 whiskeys of the year.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The company offers free consultations and publishes educational resources addressing common tax-debt questions.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.—
Stephanie Douglas,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Once a senior official declares something with categorical certainty, the system can feel pressure – sometimes subtle, sometimes overt – to validate the headline.—
Brian O'Neill,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, this salsa anthem is as unforgettable as the title advertises.—
Yifan Wu,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The listing advertises that the 805-square-foot guest house can sleep up to 14 people.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Announces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announces. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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