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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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
But, speaking out on seeking a trade replacement for Bohm, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski declared the injury hasn't changed his outlook.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
On Tuesday, the Trump administration again declared its intention to withdraw the United States from membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, citing allegations that the agency promotes anti-Israel bias.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Judges swiftly declare class actions for birthright, asylum cases
Judges have already begun certifying classes of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration in the month since the high court’s decision in late June.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
In May, both companies declared their partnership aimed at Nvidia’s state-of-the-art 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) architecture, which seeks to improve the energy efficiency and scalability of data centers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
On Tuesday, the Trump administration again declared its intention to withdraw the United States from membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, citing allegations that the agency promotes anti-Israel bias.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Judges swiftly declare class actions for birthright, asylum cases
Judges have already begun certifying classes of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration in the month since the high court’s decision in late June.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
In May, both companies declared their partnership aimed at Nvidia’s state-of-the-art 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) architecture, which seeks to improve the energy efficiency and scalability of data centers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declare
Verb
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Regarding the scale, frequency, and even existence of spinoffs or sales, Kraft Heinz isn’t setting any deadlines or announcing a calendar.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Brown denies the allegations, and her attorney asserts her innocence, while the city seeks restitution and damages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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In his letter, Donovan asserted that the Chiefs had submitted a proposal to the state and received no response for six weeks — a claim Kelly administration officials dispute.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Every microservice outage reveals the presence of unmanaged complexity, weak isolation mechanisms and non-existent feedback loops.—
Raju Dandigam,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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Speculation surrounding Collins’ health began circulating online this week, with some social media users falsely claiming that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had entered hospice — a facility typically reserved for end-of-life care.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 July 2025
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Today, she was provided a better opportunity to claim her second world title in Singapore.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The competition also professes to stand out thanks to its unique evaluation format.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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More than a half-century after his assassination, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to stoke suspicion—both of his death and of the United States’ professed moral footing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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“Declare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declare. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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