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
Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
Almost lost in the blare of a DJ was a table where students were trying out the product — typing in questions and receiving rather boilerplate but potentially helpful answers.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 June 2025
The horn of the purple car blared steadily for nearly two hours.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Noun
There is a blare of trumpets, and the murmur of more than five thousand people hushes sharply.
—Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
Almost lost in the blare of a DJ was a table where students were trying out the product — typing in questions and receiving rather boilerplate but potentially helpful answers.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Verb
In the doc, passengers recall waking up in the early hours of the morning to a loud alarm blaring over the speakers in their staterooms.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 June 2025
The horn of the purple car blared steadily for nearly two hours.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blare
Noun
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But the loudest roar — aside the one for the record strikeout — came when Kershaw bounded out of the dugout to start the sixth.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The rush of wind and thrum of tire roar was punctuated, not by engine revs and tailpipe cackles, but by birdsong.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Murderbot has been renewed for a second season, Apple TV+ announced Thursday.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Some commercial leaf blowers are even louder, generating 115 decibels of noise up close and 100 decibels at 50 feet.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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In a world where longevity has become a wellness megatrend, dominated by a growing number of companies offering scans, tests, lifestyle hacks, and more, Topol is eager to cut through the noise.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Verb
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After the MacArthur Park action, Trump’s disciples proclaimed victory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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That verdict comes from Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, one of a few big names (with Dave Grohl and the band HAIM) who proclaim their fanship.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Trains going into and out of the city’s main station rattle past its rooftop playground and restaurant.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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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Geldof, 73, spoke to The New York Times for an article published July 13 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There was a lot of chatter about taxes and changes to the tax system for colleges.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Both players are near the top of their respective positions, but there was a lot of chatter regarding Fitzpatrick.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Verb
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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 2000, the CDC declared that measles had been eliminated.—
Brayden Garcia
July 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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“Blare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blare. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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