as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaims
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
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CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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
In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The second Eclogue—often thought to be autobiographical—offers a famous example in which the shepherd Corydon proclaims his love for the boy Alexis.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
When the conversation drifts toward music, Thomas again proclaims his fondness for KPop Demon Hunters.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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
In the opening lines, the king proclaims his title and references some of his religious works before transitioning to the main topic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
How bizarre, though, to hold entertainment, one of the handful of things that make this planet bearable, in such low esteem, like an opera house that proclaims its commitment to justice but forgets to mention music.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The second Eclogue—often thought to be autobiographical—offers a famous example in which the shepherd Corydon proclaims his love for the boy Alexis.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
When the conversation drifts toward music, Thomas again proclaims his fondness for KPop Demon Hunters.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaims
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
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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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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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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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“Proclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaims. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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