as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief
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Recent Examples of proclaim
Dillard proclaimed his innocence during his trial and at the sentencing hearing.
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Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
The Declaration of Independence, formally proclaimed by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, made the break with Great Britain formal.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Trump has signed executive orders proclaiming the government will recognize only two sexes, male and female.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Both women have acknowledged the similarities in interviews, with Stratton calling Stratus an idol while also proclaiming herself the superior version.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
The Declaration of Independence, formally proclaimed by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, made the break with Great Britain formal.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Trump has signed executive orders proclaiming the government will recognize only two sexes, male and female.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Both women have acknowledged the similarities in interviews, with Stratton calling Stratus an idol while also proclaiming herself the superior version.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaim
Verb
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That is why the strong language that Donald Trump has been using since announcing an end to the pause is of real value.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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That month also saw JD.com announce a first round of subsidies worth 10 billion yuan, which went towards a food delivery discount program.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Exceeding the authority The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled in May that Trump had exceeded his authority by declaring an emergency to impose tariffs without congressional approval.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Just how confident is Vandy? Pavia last month called out Alabama on a national podcast, declaring the Commodores have the talent to beat the Tide again.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Proclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaim. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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