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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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as in insists
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 asserts
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 reveals
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 declares
The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.
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Stephanie Douglas, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Once a senior official declares something with categorical certainty, the system can feel pressure – sometimes subtle, sometimes overt – to validate the headline.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Governor declares state of emergency.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Gyllenhaal declares about her film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
The trend began in the 1920s with singer Josephine Baker (the most popular Black female star of the 1920s) and 1930s Betty Boop, both of whom Mallett declares the queens of the kiss curl.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Teddy declares, simultaneously aghast and titillated.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Italy declares state of emergency and allocates 100 million euros in initial funding, though total damage to Sicily could reach 2 billion euros.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Man declares adverse possession Burdge first stumbled upon the island in the summer of 2017 while exploring the Greenbelt and came across an odd arrangement of stone.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Douglas, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Once a senior official declares something with categorical certainty, the system can feel pressure – sometimes subtle, sometimes overt – to validate the headline.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Governor declares state of emergency.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Gyllenhaal declares about her film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
The trend began in the 1920s with singer Josephine Baker (the most popular Black female star of the 1920s) and 1930s Betty Boop, both of whom Mallett declares the queens of the kiss curl.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Teddy declares, simultaneously aghast and titillated.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Italy declares state of emergency and allocates 100 million euros in initial funding, though total damage to Sicily could reach 2 billion euros.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Man declares adverse possession Burdge first stumbled upon the island in the summer of 2017 while exploring the Greenbelt and came across an odd arrangement of stone.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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Trump admin ending immigration agent surge in Minnesota, Homan announces.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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In her provocative new spin on Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, the Oscar-winning filmmaker announces from the get-go that this isn’t your grandmother’s windswept Gothic romance.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Reluctant to leave him alone, Henry insists Bill come to stay with him and his wife Pat (Katie McGrath), giving him time also with his adoring niece Debby (Tallulah Cavanaugh).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thus, quantum Darwinism insists that a unique classical world can and must emerge from quantum probabilities.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Teams also have official pages on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, but the lawsuit asserts that teams’ X pages are used for real-time updates, injury reports and related data.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Netflix asserts that retail streaming prices will go down, arguing that consumers see HBO Max as complementary to Netflix’s service, and as such competitors like Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+/Hulu will be forced to keep pricing in check to fight for market share.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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What better way to express your love for someone than in front of a giant statue that proclaims the word?—
Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
13 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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Despite the prevalence of narcotics crimes, Jacobson alleges that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos does not want to work with other agencies, including Border Patrol and ICE.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their lawsuit alleges Quero Silva was the national guard commander who instructed his officers to strip both male and female protestors and then kick and strike them with boots and helmets inside the barracks in Barquisimeto, west of Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this context, improving pay and addressing disparities will be a formidable undertaking for a mayoral administration that professes a commitment to economic justice.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maurice grows steadily more intimate with a friend, Clive, trading books and letters with him over vacation, until Clive professes his love.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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