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
Reeves’ titular character seemingly died in the fourth film; however, the Lionsgate release declared that Wick lives and will return for the fifth installment.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
The spacecraft also went dark during that try, which was eventually declared a failure.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Hit with what’s been declared one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, multiple businesses and restaurants in the area were forced to close their doors, while others had to scale back operations just to stay afloat.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
What Will Wicked: For Good Be About? Wicked: For Good picks up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda discover that the Wizard is a fraud, and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
The spacecraft also went dark during that try, which was eventually declared a failure.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Hit with what’s been declared one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, multiple businesses and restaurants in the area were forced to close their doors, while others had to scale back operations just to stay afloat.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
What Will Wicked: For Good Be About? Wicked: For Good picks up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda discover that the Wizard is a fraud, and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declare
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Texas Central insists it was not reliant on the funding and is continuing with its plans.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The administration can also insist that other countries pay prices commensurate with the value of new medicines as a condition of striking trade agreements with the United States.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Cubs assert the team holds an undisputed property right to Cubs games and there is no public right to watch a Cubs game in person or by broadcast.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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The plaintiffs also assert that Mr. Trump did not have the authority to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS, and his order should be invalidated as unconstitutional.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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The government of the UK revealed its commitment to the social cause by developing a framework that includes exploring ways to increase school funding across the board, improving mental support for students, and hiring more teachers in classrooms.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Earlier this month, the president proclaimed on Truth Social that the U.S. will designate new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 May 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, Cuccinelli, with Vought’s help, mounted press conferences and privately urged Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona and Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas to proclaim that their states were being invaded.—
Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
23 May 2025
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President Donald Trump has audaciously claimed virtually unlimited power to bypass Congress and impose sweeping taxes on foreign products.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Andrew is also facing a separate civil suit by four British women, who accused him of rape and physical abuse and claimed police and prosecutors failed them by not pursuing criminal charges years ago.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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At the Tomb, the president also professed his excitement for the number of symbolic events occurring in the years ahead.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Villaraigosa, a former labor leader who’s gotten crossways with teacher unions among other party mainstays, professed not to care.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Declare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declare. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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