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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
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.
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Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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.
—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
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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Lee announces the drops via Dover Sole Market’s Instagram stories Wednesday or Thursday for Saturday and Sunday pickup.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The real problem is not who announces the policy.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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,
8 May 2026
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However, everyone insists her two absences were not related to that.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
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Walker, who was recruited to lead Anonymous after 12 years of heading the Ford Foundation, asserts that Farhadi’s work is an inspiration.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Under the California law Lively asserts, the actress could be entitled to attorneys’ fees, plus treble and punitive damages, for harm caused by Baldoni’s defamation claims.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Strout indicates that their potential will be fulfilled in short, jump-ahead passages — one of the passages reveals that Artie inspires an awkward girl named Rhonda to help other people by becoming a minister.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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For examples, the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe how fluids of all kinds move, have been successfully applied to both of these hazards, while the heat equation reveals how and when these volcanic fluids cool down.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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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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The mother also alleges in the lawsuit that the school was negligent and failed to protect her daughter.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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The complaint also alleges that officials failed to disclose conflicts of interest tied to the zoning case.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 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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Vance professes to be ‘obsessed’ with UFO files Trump appears skeptical about the existence of extraterrestrial life.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Two high-profile shows at the same time—and yet, her countenance displays no sign of exhaustion.—
Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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An operating license for a dilapidated Boba tea kiosk displays a 2024 expiration date.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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