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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
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Ladapo declared the state would work to end all vaccine mandates in Florida law.
—Kerry Sheridan, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Her testimony came after a judge last year declared a mistrial on the count of rape.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s what one of the Dolphins’ draftees boldly declared a couple of years ago in colorful fashion.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, Italian culture minister Alessandro Giuli has also declared his boycotting of the Biennale’s preview and opening ceremony as a protest to Russia’s inclusion.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Those numbers could have been even higher if San Diego’s local media situation hadn’t crumbled three years ago, when its regional sports network, Bally Sports San Diego, declared bankruptcy.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
After Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the strait was closed again, 13 vessels turned around, according to maritime intelligence group Windward.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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But the Florida Supreme Court soon after declared that speeding up the execution process was a violation of an inmate's right to due process and equal protection.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Ladapo declared the state would work to end all vaccine mandates in Florida law.
—Kerry Sheridan, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Her testimony came after a judge last year declared a mistrial on the count of rape.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s what one of the Dolphins’ draftees boldly declared a couple of years ago in colorful fashion.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, Italian culture minister Alessandro Giuli has also declared his boycotting of the Biennale’s preview and opening ceremony as a protest to Russia’s inclusion.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Those numbers could have been even higher if San Diego’s local media situation hadn’t crumbled three years ago, when its regional sports network, Bally Sports San Diego, declared bankruptcy.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
After Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the strait was closed again, 13 vessels turned around, according to maritime intelligence group Windward.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declared
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The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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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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The Bills-Lions game was just one of the matchups announced Monday ahead of the NFL’s full schedule release on Thursday.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Only two other finalists had been announced as of Monday, one from Nassau County and the other from Walton County.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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But Walter’s parents, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, insisted that all the children belonged to them.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Friday’s attacks cast doubt on the month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Throughout, the Cascios consistently and repeatedly asserted that Michael never harmed any of them or anyone else.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials at the time asserted the deal would compromise competition—even though the combined market share of both companies was less than 10 percent.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Morgan also revealed that the chain has 22 locations under construction.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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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 12 May. 2026.
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