as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
That declaration puts political clout behind the status quo, where public land remains accessible to those who can buy control of key parcels and hire fancy attorneys.
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Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Vermont, Maryland and Colorado also were denied major disaster declarations.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The emergency declaration allowed the president to impose tariffs on Canadian goods and imports.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
The declaration earned her a standing ovation from her studio audience.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Vermont, Maryland and Colorado also were denied major disaster declarations.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The emergency declaration allowed the president to impose tariffs on Canadian goods and imports.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
The declaration earned her a standing ovation from her studio audience.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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American officials have since tried to distance themselves from the movement, denying any interest in funding it, contrary to separatist assertions.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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The controversial elements of last year’s draft all were added at the insistence of Walters’ executive team, Morgan told reporters Thursday.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
9 Feb. 2026
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And yet, sometimes through the insistence of those same people that America live up to the tenets of public health, the system has come closer to the ideal.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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And last month was the worst January for hiring announcements since 2009, according to data from career services company Challenger, Gray & Christmas.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The announcement does not specify whether these funds represent new appropriations or reallocations from existing programs.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The proclamation declared his birthday – June 24 – as Dennis Biddle Day in Aurora.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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No president since the Civil War has ever publicly bragged about the Mexican-American War in official proclamations.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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