1
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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2
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
Another person declares that Swift must have been swapped out for an AI dupe, because her music was never this vapid before.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2025
The rules have shifted some since they were set out in late 1998, but if a player declares their intention to leave NPB, then MLB teams have a 45-day window to negotiate.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
And most recently, at the end of her street, a green street sign newly declares the corner Elmer Lucille Allen Way.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Sheila declares in a passionate speech before taking a trip to Israel to confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in person.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Final Fantasy Tactics spits on that idea, and proudly declares that fighting inequality is, in fact, what society is supposed to do.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The mutual defense agreement signed on Wednesday declares that an attack on one nation would be considered an attack on both.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … EMMY OUTRAGE – Homeland Security official fires back after actress declares 'F--- ICE' at awards show.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Emily declares, despite half the women at the table wincing at the idea.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2025
The rules have shifted some since they were set out in late 1998, but if a player declares their intention to leave NPB, then MLB teams have a 45-day window to negotiate.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
And most recently, at the end of her street, a green street sign newly declares the corner Elmer Lucille Allen Way.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Sheila declares in a passionate speech before taking a trip to Israel to confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in person.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Final Fantasy Tactics spits on that idea, and proudly declares that fighting inequality is, in fact, what society is supposed to do.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The mutual defense agreement signed on Wednesday declares that an attack on one nation would be considered an attack on both.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … EMMY OUTRAGE – Homeland Security official fires back after actress declares 'F--- ICE' at awards show.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Emily declares, despite half the women at the table wincing at the idea.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overcome with fury, the King announces his plan to slaughter anyone who was complicit, including his own grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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While Meta insists its tools work as intended, watchdogs argue that protecting teens online requires even stronger measures.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump insists that trillions in new investment are flowing in, the trade deficit is shrinking, and the nation is flush enough to consider mailing out checks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gartner asserts that such a broad array of capabilities—which seem to be constantly changing and being upgraded, especially in the age of RaaS’ rise—will demand a more acute focus on how those systems interact with one another and work toward business goals.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Upon appeal, the State Personnel Board found Robinson did not violate policies and was not overly hostile in those incidents, the complaint asserts.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the final moments, a flashback reveals that a baby (Elliot) is left on Del and Colton's (Jefferson Brown) doorstep just after the birth of their daughter.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trailer footage reveals tension that seriously ramp-up between Grace and Jackson in their rural home, including shots of Lawrence’s character wondering through an open field with a shotgun, laughing maniacally.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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When the conversation drifts toward music, Thomas again proclaims his fondness for KPop Demon Hunters.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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So how did a guy who loves jigsaw puzzles end losing to a dude who proudly proclaims himself a negative 100 on the puzzle-solving scale?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Song was the only non-law enforcement shooter, the government alleges.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that LLFO’s decision to purchase the Wave last year for what was then a record price in the National Women’s Soccer League was largely influenced by Ellis’ role at the club.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Add to this fact that Isabelle’s assistant, Dani, also professes her love for her and there’s quite a lot of intersecting queerness in this entry.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
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When contacted about the incident, Snapchat reiterated to PEOPLE their community guidelines which prohibit content that graphically displays violent or threatening behavior.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The museum displays pieces from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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