1
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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2
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
she would declare her innocence to the whole world if she could
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3
as in to assert
to state clearly and strongly
our guest enthusiastically declared that the pie was the best he had ever eaten
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4
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
though she was silent, her expression declared her unwillingness to go along with the others
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Recent Examples of declare
Reeves’ titular character seemingly died in the fourth film; however, the Lionsgate release declared that Wick lives and will return for the fifth installment.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
The spacecraft also went dark during that try, which was eventually declared a failure.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Hit with what’s been declared one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, multiple businesses and restaurants in the area were forced to close their doors, while others had to scale back operations just to stay afloat.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
What Will Wicked: For Good Be About? Wicked: For Good picks up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda discover that the Wizard is a fraud, and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
The spacecraft also went dark during that try, which was eventually declared a failure.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Hit with what’s been declared one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, multiple businesses and restaurants in the area were forced to close their doors, while others had to scale back operations just to stay afloat.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
What Will Wicked: For Good Be About? Wicked: For Good picks up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda discover that the Wizard is a fraud, and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declare
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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But one of Holmgren’s first acts as a member of the Thunder, after a spectacular performance in his Summer League début, was to insist that a teammate join him for the postgame interview, which traditionally goes to the game’s key player.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that Ukraine is doing everything possible to ensure the release of prisoners and the return of the soldiers’ bodies.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The Biden Department of Education’s fact sheet—which was not a law or a regulation promulgated through agency rule-making—asserted colleges paying athletes for use of their NIL ought to count as athletic financial assistance within the meaning of Title IX.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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After a shock-and-awe run of asserting executive power — much of it now tied up in the courts — Trump’s full attention is now on the Capitol, where lawmaking is in short supply this year.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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On Wednesday, officials revealed the mother of the girls, Whitney Decker, contacted police on Friday with a civil complaint, saying Decker picked up the daughters at 5 p.m. for a scheduled visitation, but did not return around 10 p.m.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Jordan Vidovic proclaimed that the RedHawks are the best team in Illinois to ever play the sport.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Prior to the match, John McEnroe proclaimed that either would be the favorite against 14-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal, who was honored before the tournament with his footprint on Philippe-Chatrier.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Snaking between trees or buildings may cause the drone to crash – the post cites examples where riders claim to have survived this way.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sneed, the key witness for the prosecution, claimed Glossip paid him $10,000 to kill Van Treese.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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But listen to those lyrics, which also land differently in a modern context — especially when thinking about how the Bible nowadays is too often used to justify hate instead of the love Jesus professed.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The software was improperly programmed, the car manufacturer said, causing the rearview camera to freeze, and in some cases, the camera won’t display at all.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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“Declare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declare. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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