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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2
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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According to declarations filed by state officials, system rewrites required to implement USDA’s reduction tables could take weeks or months to complete, leaving many recipients temporarily without benefits.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Relatives may also be in possession of advance declarations the patient made while still able to communicate.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The timeline of Elordi’s relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were involved in the 2019 college admissions scandal) begins in 2021.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Medicare allows public and private nonprofits of various types to offer PACE programs as a way of preventing nursing home admissions by combining social and medical services, and even transportation to and from day centers where care is often provided.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the assertions, Maduro maintained his firm grip on power.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expect surprise texts, bold confessions and chemistry that feels mentally addictive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Test your knowledge of fast-food favorites and celebrity confessions in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The move is one of the county’s most forceful acknowledgements that a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food is a systemic crisis.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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No wonder his acknowledgments reads like a Who’s-Who of people in Twin Cities politics, business and sports.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Avowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowals. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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