ANNOUNCED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in proclaimed

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verb

past tense of announce

as in published

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

Adjective

In Rome, where two of the four announced protests didn’t materialize, more than 200 people were stopped and searched, according to CNN affiliate Sky24. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 The pipeline includes financial services, healthcare, industrials and consumer businesses, although many names remain at the announced or preparation stage rather than being CMA-approved. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 The announced tour dates include the San Francisco preview, the Radio City premiere and Chicago (January 30); Mexico City (March 6); Guadalajara (April 17); Monterrey (April 24); Toronto (May 29); Montréal (July 17); and Vancouver (July 24). — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 No Met honoree has ever bowed out before, nor has any pre-announced theme been canceled. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 The announced attendance was 32,200, a low number for such an idyllic San Francisco summer day. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Similarly, private ventures like OpenAI's Stargate and Meta's Louisiana expansion show vast announced capacities, but actual construction and delivery are often a fraction or face significant hurdles. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The announced closure of the Save-A-Lot store at 79th and Halsted is yet another disappointment for the residents of Auburn Gresham’s 17th Ward. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The announced attendance was 68,827, which was the exact capacity FIFA announced for the venue before the tournament began. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026

Verb

Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The prizes for Serielizados two competitive sections were announced Saturday night at a Serielizados awards ceremony. — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 The outcome, which Vucic announced about an hour and a half after polls closed, came after tensions had built as voting progressed during the day. — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 The young magicians hold hands, waiting anxiously as the results are announced. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 And in August, the AG’s office announced a multistate agreement with social media giant Meta to implement safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 In May, Uthmeier joined Justice Department officials at the Miami Freedom Tower when the federal government announced its arrest warrant and charges. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Last month, state officials announced voter fraud charges against 20 people. — Raven Lightsey, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for announced

Adjective

Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics.

— Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.

— Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of proclaimed

Adjective

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
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.

— Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of publicized

Verb

Officials declared success an hour later when the spacecraft separated as planned from the rocket's upper stage.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Parillo allegedly excluded her from LHS’s management and declared himself the company’s director, president, secretary, and treasurer.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of declared

Adjective

With LeBron James serving as the most heralded third option in the history of basketball, the Lakers went 15-2.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of heralded

Verb

Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Fisher comes advertised as a high-IQ linebacker with a knack for anticipating plays before the snap.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertised

Adjective

Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of broadcast

Verb

People were seen leading horses to safety through ankle-deep water, in a video posted by the National Weather Service.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
The sophomore posted a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 10 assists while shooting 5 of 6 from the field.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

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