as in roars
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the blare of horns arising from the long line of cars behind him did nothing to help the motorist get his car started again
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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
was it really necessary to blare that private quarrel to the whole world?
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Recent Examples of blares
Sean Cho Ayres, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Tramel conversationally chants as pulsing synths flare and wild guitar blares.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Where the walls talk and the music blares.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people gather in colorful costumes while loud music blares.
—Siobhan McAndrew, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
And then someone who has forgotten to silence their phone opens TikTok and the 6-7 second sound blares.
—Sean Cho Ayres, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Tramel conversationally chants as pulsing synths flare and wild guitar blares.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
After This is the One, the obligatory Premier League anthem blares out as the players shake hands with opponents and officials.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Where the walls talk and the music blares.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people gather in colorful costumes while loud music blares.
—Siobhan McAndrew, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead of hushed tones, loud music blares out from speakers between points, supporters are anything but quiet and there is said to be a sense of chaos in the air.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blares
Noun
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The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Doncic had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists, including a no-look pass to Deandre Ayton for a dunk, while James had 25 points, seven assists and several dunks that the fans seemed to appreciate from their roars.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump admin ending immigration agent surge in Minnesota, Homan announces.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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But even those noises faded into nothing once the wooden shutters were closed at turndown, and the soft whir of the air conditioning took over.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The noises also changed each night, meaning participants consistently slept under different conditions.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since then, there have been chatters about a revival of GQ China, with some claiming that Jonathan Newhouse personally intervened to improve the relationship between Condé Nast and the Chinese authorities, hoping for a new permit.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 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
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“Blares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blares. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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