as in assertions
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 declarations
Any positive future for Venezuela will depend less on declarations and more on restraint, patience, and cultural understanding.
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Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Pull up your policy's declarations page, which shows the coverage limits and your deductible.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
In a family in which such direct, vulnerable declarations are rare, Agnes’ comment is both a shock and a catharsis.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Guangdong e-Port Management Company operates digital platforms that handle customs declarations, cargo manifests, inspections and data exchange for cross-border trade that are used in the province’s major ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?
—Peter South, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
So do expressions of concern and declarations of illegality by democratic countries.
—Richard Fontaine, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
There are airstrikes and declarations of victory, but no evident plan for the day after.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 3 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Pull up your policy's declarations page, which shows the coverage limits and your deductible.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
In a family in which such direct, vulnerable declarations are rare, Agnes’ comment is both a shock and a catharsis.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Guangdong e-Port Management Company operates digital platforms that handle customs declarations, cargo manifests, inspections and data exchange for cross-border trade that are used in the province’s major ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?
—Peter South, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
So do expressions of concern and declarations of illegality by democratic countries.
—Richard Fontaine, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
There are airstrikes and declarations of victory, but no evident plan for the day after.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declarations
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
Noun
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That statement alone refutes claims that IHRA is meant to silence debate.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Declarations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declarations. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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