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
The lawsuit was reported earlier by the New York Post, which identified Balfe as a Ground Zero first responder and Durnan as the owner of multiple boats docked in Montauk, including the Sea Ray 540, where Nolan was declared dead.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Crow underwent a lumpectomy and seven weeks of radiation therapy and was declared cancer-free.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
As a response to the declining population, California has declared the tortoise as endangered under the state's Endangered Species Act.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Two girls from the sailboat, ages 7 and 13, were declared dead on arrival at a hospital, and two others were in critical condition after their rescue, the Coast Guard said.
—Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Crow underwent a lumpectomy and seven weeks of radiation therapy and was declared cancer-free.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
As a response to the declining population, California has declared the tortoise as endangered under the state's Endangered Species Act.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Two girls from the sailboat, ages 7 and 13, were declared dead on arrival at a hospital, and two others were in critical condition after their rescue, the Coast Guard said.
—Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declare
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Riverside Poly High School in Riverside County, California, announced its forfeit against Jurupa Valley High School in a statement.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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While the stock market soared to historic highs this week, the latest report from the consumer price index showed the cost of some everyday goods is climbing and the Federal Reserve announced that, across the board, inflation was unchanged.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Shippers and customers must insist upon—and invest in—robust security strategies, technological innovation and a culture where every employee understands their role in cargo protection.—
Shaleen Devgun,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The administration insisted that Iran had to first fulfill all its obligations under the JCPOA, and only then would the United States consider returning to the deal.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Grant and family estate assert right to ownership Even if Nashville Church of Christ’s ministries are legitimate, Grant and Burton argue the activity is not a proper use of the property according to its deed.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
20 Aug. 2025
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But any study of Maye’s recent tape reveals a quarterback playing simply to survive at times behind bad offensive lines — his last at North Carolina and his first in New England.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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In less than four weeks, all will be revealed about the iPhone 17 series.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Soviet ideology proclaimed communism as the final stage of human development.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Men who proclaimed segregation today, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials claim the Flamingo may outperform the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, both in firepower and production costs.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Crewed trips with humans would then follow most likely in the early 2030s, Musk has claimed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Astrology has seemingly been making a popularity comeback of late, with Gen Z reportedly getting into horoscopes amid a surge of TikTokers and apps professing to read the stars.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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How better to move your identity from finesse to physical than working against one of the toughest teams led by a coach who professes to eat kneecaps? Only on Saturday, in a workout of mostly backups, McDaniel dropped the demands toward a newer, tougher identity in the first half.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speech is displayed on a television as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Aug. 22, 2025 in New York City.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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There will still be the chance to display betting firms on the sleeves of kits, advertising boards and on training wear, but it is forecast that the value of some sponsorship deals could be halved in the next 12 months.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Declare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declare. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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