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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
Gyllenhaal declares about her film.
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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
Teddy declares, simultaneously aghast and titillated.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Italy declares state of emergency and allocates 100 million euros in initial funding, though total damage to Sicily could reach 2 billion euros.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Man declares adverse possession Burdge first stumbled upon the island in the summer of 2017 while exploring the Greenbelt and came across an odd arrangement of stone.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
People and businesses in Texas are bracing for a brutal winter storm as the governor declares a state of emergency.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
That’s a big problem when the American Psychologists Association declares that close friendships can improve our quality of life and protect against depression, anxiety, and other health issues.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
The Baltimore City health commissioner declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts when temperatures, including the wind chill, fall below 13 degrees, or causes a severe risk for those who must be outside for prolonged amount of time.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
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
Teddy declares, simultaneously aghast and titillated.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Italy declares state of emergency and allocates 100 million euros in initial funding, though total damage to Sicily could reach 2 billion euros.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Man declares adverse possession Burdge first stumbled upon the island in the summer of 2017 while exploring the Greenbelt and came across an odd arrangement of stone.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
People and businesses in Texas are bracing for a brutal winter storm as the governor declares a state of emergency.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
That’s a big problem when the American Psychologists Association declares that close friendships can improve our quality of life and protect against depression, anxiety, and other health issues.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2026
The Baltimore City health commissioner declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts when temperatures, including the wind chill, fall below 13 degrees, or causes a severe risk for those who must be outside for prolonged amount of time.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump insists any new nuclear pact must include China, whose arsenal grew from 200 warheads to over 600 since 2020, but Beijing refuses to participate.—
Vladimir Isachenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The National Electoral Council insists Maduro was the victor but has refused to release the tally sheets.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Netflix asserts that retail streaming prices will go down, arguing that consumers see HBO Max as complementary to Netflix’s service, and as such competitors like Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+/Hulu will be forced to keep pricing in check to fight for market share.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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The city’s most recent transportation update asserts that an 11,000-seat stadium in the middle of Franklin Park can operate with minimal traffic impacts by relying heavily on shuttle buses, remote parking, and unusually high transit use.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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This months-long CNN investigation reveals the depths of the debacle.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Richard proclaims he and Lexy's innocence, but the discovery of the murder weapon (and Rachel's nail fragments) in their house is evidence enough that Lexy and Richard are behind the murders.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hadder and his friend pummeled him with kicks, Cordell alleges.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The indictment alleges Bynon changed the records of five patients from March 2023 to March 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 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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Ongoing diversity problem Each year, Goodell professes a desire to see the NFL employ fair hiring practices that will ensure the league’s head coaching and general manager ranks reflect strong diversity.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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