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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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
In last night’s speech, the President was only interested in declaring victory.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
At the time, Lunday, then the Coast Guard’s acting commandant, responded by declaring those symbols prohibited, though the language somehow still found its way into a new workplace harassment manual.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pelicot became an international symbol of resilience after waiving her anonymity and declaring that shame belonged with her abusers, not with her.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump could not use the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose import duties by declaring a national emergency.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Any who show up are declaring their indelible stupidity and misogyny.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
Although the end result is likely to be fewer deaths and injuries than might have occurred had officials not been on top of the situation, declaring state of emergencies and taking other escalatory steps, the fact is that the forecast left a lot to be desired in terms of accuracy in advance.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Pittman reduced the time after declaring a mistrial last week.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
At the time, Lunday, then the Coast Guard’s acting commandant, responded by declaring those symbols prohibited, though the language somehow still found its way into a new workplace harassment manual.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pelicot became an international symbol of resilience after waiving her anonymity and declaring that shame belonged with her abusers, not with her.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump could not use the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose import duties by declaring a national emergency.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Any who show up are declaring their indelible stupidity and misogyny.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
Although the end result is likely to be fewer deaths and injuries than might have occurred had officials not been on top of the situation, declaring state of emergencies and taking other escalatory steps, the fact is that the forecast left a lot to be desired in terms of accuracy in advance.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Pittman reduced the time after declaring a mistrial last week.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
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The mayor advanced his efforts to ease these financial burdens by announcing that every city agency would be required to appoint a chief savings officer tasked with identifying savings within a 45-day window.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite the defeat, the president digs in, announcing a new 15 percent global tariff to replace the measures struck down by the court, and lashed out at the justices who struck it down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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But there’s also a debate swirling around the best time of day to shower, with people on both sides insisting that their timing is ideal.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
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While insisting its program is peaceful, Iranian officials have threatened to pursue the bomb in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sarandos has been on a promotional tour over the past week or two, including at last Sunday’s BAFTA Film Awards red carpet, asserting his view that his company is better-positioned than Paramount.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Avoid a tourist trap by choosing one displaying the official sticker of a Guignol marionette.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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From the arched shelves displaying thread, canvases and pins inside the small shop to the paint on the walls and exterior of the business, nothing has been accomplished alone.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.—
Brian Rosenzweig,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the days since news spread that the Sandcastle Man was no longer allowed on the Hotel Del premises, there has been no shortage of messages on social media from fans proclaiming their gratitude for his artistry.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Western Colorado University commit won the Class 3A 157-pound bracket after claiming the 150-pound title last year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo cemented his place Saturday as the winningest athlete in the history of the winter Games, claiming an unprecedented sixth straight gold medal in Italy — this time in the 50-kilometer marathon.—
Nathaniel Herz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Quenneville likes the comparison to Perry, professing an affinity for a player who was, for years, an adversarial nuisance.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In response, Carlson sent Goldberg a series of hostile texts professing ignorance and warning Goldberg not to make his criticism public.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Her blonde hair was styled in slightly messy waves and a center part, revealing a pair of dangly silver earrings.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The new images show the nebula in both near- and mid-infrared light, revealing a dark channel that runs through the middle of the clouds of gas and dust—just like the longitudinal fissure that separates our brain’s right and left hemispheres.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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