as in roar
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 to announce
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 blare
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
These needed to be kept at a distance from exploding pyrotechnics and angled away from the blare of the stadium’s public-address system.
—Jody Rosen, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2023
Clarissa Ward, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Tunes blared inside the Charlotte Hornets’ weight room, not long after morning preparations — for the season’s final Friday night home date — were complete.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Wear Noise-canceling Headphones $200 $178 The blare of plane engines is one of the most unnerving parts of air travel for me.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
These needed to be kept at a distance from exploding pyrotechnics and angled away from the blare of the stadium’s public-address system.
—Jody Rosen, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2023
Verb
When it was liberated eight months later, joyous crowds draped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags took to the streets, hugging and kissing soldiers, and singing as car horns blared.
—Clarissa Ward, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Tunes blared inside the Charlotte Hornets’ weight room, not long after morning preparations — for the season’s final Friday night home date — were complete.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blare
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The tornado’s roar lasted only five seconds, but that was enough to demolish Bott’s service station, a family business and a Moundville, Missouri, landmark, leaving Bott in shock and with a feeling of uncertainty.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mid-set, Durst made a surprise entrance to sing alongside her, to the roar of the crowd.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This month, the United Nations World Food Program announced that the Trump administration was terminating emergency food assistance for 14 fragile countries around the world.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For that reason, in trying to determine which stocks may be worth nibbling on, taking a more holistic and qualitative view can help cut through the noise.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dominant Marist, which makes national noise, remains in top spot, while Stagg enters rankings.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Researchers also found a wooden rattle that was used as a gas alarm in the crater of a bomb explosion.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after the news published, Deadline reported that the core group of Huvane, Baum, Halls and Gelb have formed a new firm called Apex Public Relations.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In response, Bukele declared a state of exception, which is still in effect, suspending many of the country’s due process rights and commencing a wave of mass arrests.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Blare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blare. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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