- present tense form of proclaim (3rd person singular).
proclaims
Example Sentences
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“Lincoln was a feared wrestler who competed in hundreds of matches,” one such video proclaims.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
He stands up in the synagogue in Nazareth and proclaims release for the captive, sight for the blind, freedom for the oppressed.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
“My long-term dream,” she proclaims, “is to build a Disney World for classical music.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
In Savannah: On a park bench in Chippewa Square, Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, proclaims, “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The League of United Marvellers hereby proclaims that the Conjure folk* of the world are granted citizenship to the Marvellian community.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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