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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 Canadian government declares soccer, not hockey, to be the nation’s most popular sport among Canadian children.
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Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Cuba’s constitution declares that the Communist Party, which is the only legal political organization, has regulatory jurisdiction over all radio, TV and print media.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
In this song, Chuyin declares his love for married women.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Austin declares itself the live music capital of the world and gets the South by Southwest media spotlight and the tech-worker influx.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
When a jury in criminal court cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge typically declares a mistrial.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
In the interview, however, Lennon declares that the song has a larger meaning.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 May 2026
In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Cuba’s constitution declares that the Communist Party, which is the only legal political organization, has regulatory jurisdiction over all radio, TV and print media.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
In this song, Chuyin declares his love for married women.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Austin declares itself the live music capital of the world and gets the South by Southwest media spotlight and the tech-worker influx.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
When a jury in criminal court cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge typically declares a mistrial.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
In the interview, however, Lennon declares that the song has a larger meaning.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 May 2026
In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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Isar raises funding, announces new launch date.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The Social Security Administration typically announces the COLA for the following year in October, and the change is based on third-quarter data.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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If the budget only allows for one statement piece, Del Marmol insists it should be put into your overhead light or sconces.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Claire insists the latter explanation can’t be true.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit asserts claims of legal malpractice and breach of contract against Balch & Bingham and Anulewicz.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Unlike the novel, where Charlie confesses that truth to Sam, the series’ Charlie holds the secret until Percy reveals it to Sam.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Across 45 recipes — each its own kind of breadcrumb-naming treatise — the duo proclaims how versatile the kitchen staple both is and can be.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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This cage, the image proclaims, is America.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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This lawsuit, like numerous other similar cases that have come before it, alleges a design defect with ChatGPT itself and blames OpenAI for knowingly deploying a dangerous product.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that the Baltimore County Public Schools failed to correct the record despite proof that the recording was not real.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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All proudly professes himself as a man of faith.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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After the massive trauma crisis is resolved, Owen professes his desire to be with Teddy and move to Paris, where Teddy was considering a once-in-a-lifetime research position.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Fahd Abu Haikal, 41 displays a mobile photo of his seven month old Palestinian baby boy Sam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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