1
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
with jingoism rampant, the peace candidate felt compelled to make an avowal of his patriotism
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as in admissions
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
her own avowal that she was to blame for the accident
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However, since’s Duffy’s 2025 declarations, both Blue Origin and SpaceX have announced operational changes aimed at demonstrating their commitment to NASA’s moon plans.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026 -
At the Rededicate 250 celebration on May 17, a daylong prayer fest honoring the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the National Mall was scattered with MAGA caps and declarations of allegiance to the president.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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In particular, working with a college admissions consultant can offer strategic expertise and institutional knowledge that transforms the process for both students and their families.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Asian American communities had been documenting anti-Asian bias in admissions, for decades, at multiple institutions of higher education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The latest assertions of Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz were announced in a brief statement by Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for Iran’s military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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American officials have dismissed those assertions as disinformation.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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This week’s quiz spotlights country confessions and live TV slipups.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s biggest stars, breakthrough performers and veteran craftspeople traded nerves for laughter, candid confessions and mutual admiration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Advertisement Students can reference these agreements throughout the year, including during daily acknowledgments and apologies at the end of the school day.—
Deborah Kenny,
Time,
20 Apr. 2026
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Her scathing insults are as giddy as her crushing acknowledgements are gut-wrenching, as Lindsay strains to navigate a situation spinning further and further outside of her limited domain.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Avowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowals. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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