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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
On one level, the environment declares that the play is set in a realistic looking, nearly empty, moodily lit diner.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Hearts2Hearts, who has covered the legendary girl group in the past, proudly declares the group as their inspiration.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
However, as lunar visibility varies by location, some Muslim communities follow the moonsighting of Saudi Arabia or the nearest Muslim country, while others begin Ramadan as soon as any nation declares a moonsighting, and yet others opt to wait for their own local moonsighting.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.
—Stephanie Douglas, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Once a senior official declares something with categorical certainty, the system can feel pressure – sometimes subtle, sometimes overt – to validate the headline.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Governor declares state of emergency.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Gyllenhaal declares about her film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
The trend began in the 1920s with singer Josephine Baker (the most popular Black female star of the 1920s) and 1930s Betty Boop, both of whom Mallett declares the queens of the kiss curl.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Hearts2Hearts, who has covered the legendary girl group in the past, proudly declares the group as their inspiration.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
However, as lunar visibility varies by location, some Muslim communities follow the moonsighting of Saudi Arabia or the nearest Muslim country, while others begin Ramadan as soon as any nation declares a moonsighting, and yet others opt to wait for their own local moonsighting.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.
—Stephanie Douglas, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Once a senior official declares something with categorical certainty, the system can feel pressure – sometimes subtle, sometimes overt – to validate the headline.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Governor declares state of emergency.
—Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Gyllenhaal declares about her film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
The trend began in the 1920s with singer Josephine Baker (the most popular Black female star of the 1920s) and 1930s Betty Boop, both of whom Mallett declares the queens of the kiss curl.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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Blake notes that the Academy also holds a rare 35mm print of the film’s trailer, in which Preminger appears and announces the selection of Seberg in the title role.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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These words also receive more meaning when a new Lady Whistledown takes the torch and announces herself in the finale.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump insists Iran should not be allowed to enrich any uranium at all.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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In response to Berman’s suspicion that the leak was Carolyn’s doing, John insists that Carolyn is personally invested in George’s success.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Coco Coders teaches children ages 6 to 14 (Tweedale asserts this is a critical age) to code in its weekly online coding classes.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The county asserts that the cities should have been aware of the general scope of the increase since the extension of the contract two years ago – pointing out recent shifts in city leadership.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The book also reveals the fourth ballot had to be repeated as one cardinal accidentally stuck two ballot papers together.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Estrada reveals that locals and visitors alike flock to Hotel Drover to gear up and get on trend by investing in pieces from the world’s first-ever Lucchese Custom Collection boutique.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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What better way to express your love for someone than in front of a giant statue that proclaims the word?—
Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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In this context, improving pay and addressing disparities will be a formidable undertaking for a mayoral administration that professes a commitment to economic justice.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maurice grows steadily more intimate with a friend, Clive, trading books and letters with him over vacation, until Clive professes his love.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gracynn displays professional and academic dedication in the classroom and extracurricular pursuits, instructor Jason Logan said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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