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as in stated
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as in proclaimed
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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully
she would declare her innocence to the whole world if she could
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as in asserted
to state clearly and strongly
our guest enthusiastically declared that the pie was the best he had ever eaten
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as in revealed
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 declared
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
One further source said Madrid were planning on concluding the deal for Dumfries following the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, so long as Perez is declared the winner as is expected.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Costs mounted as the war continued until essentially a draw was declared with the Treaty of Ghent, which took effect in February 1815.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
For starters, the restaurant is named The Vandy — with a portrait at the entrance to remember Mayor and County Judge Tom Vandergriff, who declared that Arlington would be the center of North Texas and then brought the city amusement parks and sports teams that made the dream come true.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
In 2022, Bass was declared the winner of the mayor’s race about a week after election night.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
One of the men was declared dead at the scene and the other was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
All remaining evacuation orders were lifted in Orange County on Tuesday evening as authorities declared there was no remaining danger of an explosion, chemical leak or fire stemming from a hazardous material incident at an aerospace manufacturing plant.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Through continuity of evidence, each supply chain transition must produce a verifiable, tamper-resistant evidence, and through independent verification, that evidence is not self-issued, self-declared or recreated after the fact.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Verb
The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
One further source said Madrid were planning on concluding the deal for Dumfries following the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, so long as Perez is declared the winner as is expected.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Costs mounted as the war continued until essentially a draw was declared with the Treaty of Ghent, which took effect in February 1815.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
For starters, the restaurant is named The Vandy — with a portrait at the entrance to remember Mayor and County Judge Tom Vandergriff, who declared that Arlington would be the center of North Texas and then brought the city amusement parks and sports teams that made the dream come true.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
In 2022, Bass was declared the winner of the mayor’s race about a week after election night.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
One of the men was declared dead at the scene and the other was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
All remaining evacuation orders were lifted in Orange County on Tuesday evening as authorities declared there was no remaining danger of an explosion, chemical leak or fire stemming from a hazardous material incident at an aerospace manufacturing plant.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Through continuity of evidence, each supply chain transition must produce a verifiable, tamper-resistant evidence, and through independent verification, that evidence is not self-issued, self-declared or recreated after the fact.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declared
Adjective
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Whereas secondhand refers to any item that has been previously bought, with few qualifiers outside its stated condition.—
Emily Zak,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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Of those, about 32 percent were achieved within one year of their stated goal, while 19 percent were more than a year late or remained unfulfilled.—
Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Mexican coach Javier Aguirre has publicly insisted that Ochoa will have to compete for minutes like any other player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The federation had insisted that all players and staff be granted visas, including those who had military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Still, Miami Beach officials asserted that the Fontainebleau would need approval from the city’s Historic Preservation Board to advance the project, despite the new law limiting the power of local boards to force changes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Roberts' defense asserted in its May 22 sentencing brief, unsealed Wednesday, that probation rather than prison time would be appropriate.—
Kyle Werner,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Declared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declared. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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