1
as in announcing
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 insisting
to state as a fact usually forcefully
she would declare her innocence to the whole world if she could
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3
as in asserting
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 displaying
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 declaring
While a majority of fans seem to enjoy professional wrestling, there are others who focus on the tribalism between WWE and AEW, declaring one side is much better than the other.
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Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Hawaii’s acting governor, Sylvia Luke, issued the emergency proclamation on Friday afternoon, declaring a state of emergency across the entire state.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Last week, Mendez took that a step further, declaring that by prohibiting deepfake material within 120 days of an election, AB 2839 restricted free speech.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result of these and other developments, declaring the demise of the two-state solution has become something of a cottage industry.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
In effect, the central bank is declaring climate not just an environmental threat but a financial hazard that must be priced into core monetary operations.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere a group of white residents hold up banners declaring their — and Algeria’s — allegiance to France.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
But the Bill Brigade could not wrap their heads around declaring that ducks, grebes or flamingos have beaks.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Obeida’s last statement was on Friday as Israel began the initial stages of a new military offensive in Gaza City, declaring the area a combat zone.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Hawaii’s acting governor, Sylvia Luke, issued the emergency proclamation on Friday afternoon, declaring a state of emergency across the entire state.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Last week, Mendez took that a step further, declaring that by prohibiting deepfake material within 120 days of an election, AB 2839 restricted free speech.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result of these and other developments, declaring the demise of the two-state solution has become something of a cottage industry.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
In effect, the central bank is declaring climate not just an environmental threat but a financial hazard that must be priced into core monetary operations.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere a group of white residents hold up banners declaring their — and Algeria’s — allegiance to France.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
But the Bill Brigade could not wrap their heads around declaring that ducks, grebes or flamingos have beaks.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Obeida’s last statement was on Friday as Israel began the initial stages of a new military offensive in Gaza City, declaring the area a combat zone.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
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Heading into 2026, however, there are 36 gubernatorial contests, with Sabato’s Crystal Ball announcing rating shifts for Maine and Iowa on Thursday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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One woman has drawn worldwide attention after announcing she is engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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And any candidate—left, right, or center—who forgets that will fail, because Black voters are insisting that our priorities come first.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Agba refused, insisting the child was hers, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just as Lachlan is entrenched at Fox, at Paramount another scion, David Ellison, is asserting himself, preparing for what will likely be a decades-long run atop a legendary studio and the owner of CBS.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The administration contends the law is unconstitutional, asserting an expansive view of presidential power that could prompt the Supreme Court to overturn what remains of its 90-year-old precedent upholding such removal protections.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Spier Arts Trust aims to make art accessible, so the farm acts as a platform for displaying art that the public can enjoy.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Within the Oslo Accords framework, this was to take place under the leadership of members of the PLO, who returned from exile proclaiming that a Palestinian state would soon be established in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.—
Literary Hub
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The faith teaches that pastors preaching from the pulpit are proclaiming the word of God.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Budapest, after the uprising against the Communist regime, Andor — raised by his mother with idealized tales of his dead father — has his world turned upside down when a brutish man appears, claiming to be his true father.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of can’t-look-away infomercials, there are viral TikToks with users claiming that the devices can, like the once-buzzy weights, give your muscles more of a workout, allegedly burning more calories and aiding weight loss.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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James Dobson, once the most powerful tentpole of the Religious Right and a kingmaker for politicians professing faith, died Thursday, his family announced.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the Netflix dramedy Too Much, a brokenhearted American, Jess, makes the move across the pond, inspired in part by daydreams of stately castles, rolling green hills and dashing gentlemen professing their ardent admiration.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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However, due to the bad blood, Tapia de Veer didn’t directly inform White of his decision, instead revealing his intentions to the crew and in a New York Times interview that preceded the third season’s finale.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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Such a discovery could trace a journey of a million light-years or more, revealing just how far galactic material can travel.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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