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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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as in insists
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 asserts
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 reveals
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 declares
The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The judgment declares that the mother is not essential to parenthood.
—Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But once that clock runs out, that power is automatically terminated -- unless Congress declares war or passes legislation authorizing the use of military force before the deadline.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
State law allows an exception provided the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the budget is adopted with a 60% majority in both the House and Senate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Gore declares the Cold War over after agreeing on a historic partnership with Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Beijing declares legal jurisdiction over the waters surrounding Taiwan.
—Eyck Freymann, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Because, as your own website proudly declares, tickets are not sold onboard the train.
—Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The Common Council has seen vacancies before, and city's municipal code spells out what the alderperson and the city must do when someone declares their intent to resign.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The judgment declares that the mother is not essential to parenthood.
—Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But once that clock runs out, that power is automatically terminated -- unless Congress declares war or passes legislation authorizing the use of military force before the deadline.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
State law allows an exception provided the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the budget is adopted with a 60% majority in both the House and Senate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Gore declares the Cold War over after agreeing on a historic partnership with Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Beijing declares legal jurisdiction over the waters surrounding Taiwan.
—Eyck Freymann, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Because, as your own website proudly declares, tickets are not sold onboard the train.
—Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The Common Council has seen vacancies before, and city's municipal code spells out what the alderperson and the city must do when someone declares their intent to resign.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces new rules for the upcoming season, and this year, much of the focus is on AI.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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While pomegranates don’t grow true to seed, Fritz insists the genetic gamble is worth it.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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In the months before that change, Sun asserts, its management had been trying to pressure him into investing more in WLF.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Step inside and the renovation reveals itself.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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But this twisting, agitated record sometimes reveals a softer side.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide hair removal salon chain European Wax Center has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company used tracking technologies to collect consumers' information.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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After participating in the investigation, the complaint alleges that Dustman stopped sharing information with Onka and others who had made complaints against his command decisions, policy and management of the department.—
Ben Wheeler
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Trump often professes his support for farmers.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming exhibition's contemporary edge professes the importance of displaying Native American art of the present, to resist the erasure of living, thriving Indigenous American cultures and communities.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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At 5-10, 224 pounds, Trayanum is a compact running back who displays his power in short-yardage and goalline situations.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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But BandWith Chicago’s new home in East Garfield Park displays a more contemporary approach to minimalism, one that richly layers old and new elements in a compelling solution that is modest and straightforward while equally elegant and nuanced.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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