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
An autopsy made public in November declared Villegas González’s death a homicide.
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Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
While a truce was declared in April 2022, a comprehensive peace deal is yet to be struck.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Kyiv has received intense criticism for canceling presidential elections since the war broke out in 2022, by declaring martial law.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Ocean City and Strathmere declared local state of emergencies after suffering severe erosion, which left many homes vulnerable.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
While a truce was declared in April 2022, a comprehensive peace deal is yet to be struck.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Kyiv has received intense criticism for canceling presidential elections since the war broke out in 2022, by declaring martial law.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Ocean City and Strathmere declared local state of emergencies after suffering severe erosion, which left many homes vulnerable.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declare
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This week, three Canadian airlines canceled flights to Cuba after the island’s government announced there would be no jet fuel for planes seeking to refuel at Cuban airports.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Reds, Lowe reach deal The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Also, the People of our Country are insisting on Citizenship, and No Mail-In Ballots, with exceptions for Military, Disability, Illness, or Travel.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Going to the Super Bowl is about participating in monoculture while simultaneously asserting your singularity.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, footage showing federal agents killing Alex Pretti revealed the ICU nurse was holding a phone in his right hand, and an officer removing a gun from his back waistband before the shooting.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, the Venice Volci Cup, and even a Kid's Choice Award to her name, Stone isn't exactly in need of a typical actor's website that proclaims her greatness and announces her availability for more work.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fortune was supposed to favor them, ex-Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison proclaimed after the 2025 draft lottery.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aljorna, the affidavit claimed, hit a light pole before fleeing from the car, with an ICE agent chasing him on foot toward the home.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Call 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, Ben Smith and Kelly Dennis will profess their love for each other — and New York City — in front of loved ones, strangers and possibly Batman.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cater to special interests Conservatives used to profess that closer-to-home local government was best, but it has been abandoned across the nation.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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The No Vigilantes Act required any law enforcement officer operating in California to visibly display identification, including the name of their agency and their name or badge number, except in undercover and other specific scenarios.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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For several months, a mysterious sign displayed in the windows of vacant storefront in Shorewood has intrigued passersby along Capitol Drive.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Declare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declare. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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