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as in stated
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as in proclaimed
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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully
she would declare her innocence to the whole world if she could
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as in asserted
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 revealed
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 declared
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Washington placed travel restrictions on visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda after the WHO declared a global health emergency.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, and at least one American in the DRC has tested positive, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Titus had long declared his innocence.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
On Sunday, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak, which has spread into Uganda, a public health emergency of international concern.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The pilot had declared an emergency before communication with the aircraft was lost, the Bahamas Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority told CBS News.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Verb
Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Washington placed travel restrictions on visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda after the WHO declared a global health emergency.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, and at least one American in the DRC has tested positive, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Titus had long declared his innocence.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
On Sunday, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak, which has spread into Uganda, a public health emergency of international concern.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The pilot had declared an emergency before communication with the aircraft was lost, the Bahamas Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority told CBS News.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declared
Adjective
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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Speaking about genocide earlier, Bardem insisted that, despite the spin much news is given, facts are still facts.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Maybe, for those who knew his story, this was a high school marker for when college recruiters insisted Jackson was a receiver at the next level.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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But the aspirations of a broader notion of citizenship quickly asserted itself.—
KEN BURNS,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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In response, Lululemon has asserted that its leadership is why the brand has been able to scale into an $11 billion retailer, and contended Wilson is aligned with direct competitors including Alo Yoga and Vuori, who Wilson has admitted to advising, security filings show.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Far from an indictment of large language models, the ordeal revealed that even the country’s most prestigious attorneys rely on such services.—
Max Raskin,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Declared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declared. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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