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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4
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
South Korea has faced months of political turmoil since Yoon stunned the country by declaring martial law, triggering his impeachment by parliament and the impeachment of acting leader Han.
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Joyce Lee, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
With Pappas declaring his candidacy, the race swings firmly into the 'Likely Democratic' category.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
That law lets the president regulate economic transactions after declaring a national emergency.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Duffy first sought to end the toll in February, declaring that his department had revoked a key federal authorization granted by the Biden administration last year — despite explicit guidelines in the authorization that only the state of New York can reverse it.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, Maduro has doubled down on Venezuela’s claim, declaring the Essequibo region a new Venezuelan state, increasing military presence near the border, and announcing plans to hold regional elections there to install a governor —moves condemned by the international community.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
This tender track finds Westbrook declaring that his future is secure no matter what happens–as long as his lover is by his side.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
In declaring a ceasefire, Ukrainian troops would also be withdrawn from Kursk, and an International Peace Conference would commence its work to forge an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to end the war, to be mediated by other global powers.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
His executive orders signed this week outline a sweeping agenda, from declaring an invasion at the border to ending birthright citizenship.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Joyce Lee, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
With Pappas declaring his candidacy, the race swings firmly into the 'Likely Democratic' category.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
That law lets the president regulate economic transactions after declaring a national emergency.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Duffy first sought to end the toll in February, declaring that his department had revoked a key federal authorization granted by the Biden administration last year — despite explicit guidelines in the authorization that only the state of New York can reverse it.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, Maduro has doubled down on Venezuela’s claim, declaring the Essequibo region a new Venezuelan state, increasing military presence near the border, and announcing plans to hold regional elections there to install a governor —moves condemned by the international community.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
This tender track finds Westbrook declaring that his future is secure no matter what happens–as long as his lover is by his side.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
In declaring a ceasefire, Ukrainian troops would also be withdrawn from Kursk, and an International Peace Conference would commence its work to forge an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to end the war, to be mediated by other global powers.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
His executive orders signed this week outline a sweeping agenda, from declaring an invasion at the border to ending birthright citizenship.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
Verb
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Parton released the song shortly after announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died at the age of 82.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black).—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Female board members can help reinforce this accountability by insisting on transparency and ensuring that risk management frameworks are both rigorous and comprehensive.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Worthy’s lawyers, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, released a statement asserting the Chiefs receiver’s innocence, according to KXAN-TV.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Now’s the time for Canada to stop apologizing and start asserting.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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One photo showed the couple holing mugs proclaiming the best parents ever, and the last slide needed an explanation.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The man, who later died in a firefight with police, was an American citizen from Texas who posted several videos onto Facebook in the hours before the attack proclaiming his support for the Islamic State militant group.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The clip pans from their feet upward, capturing their full bodies before finally revealing their stark height difference.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The 1981 movie deals with classism, heritage, and the human spirit, revealing just what lengths anyone will go through to reach a goal within sight.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the company in the years since it was recalled, alleging that the company's alkaline water contained a toxic chemical known as hydrazine, which is used in rocket fuel, that led to severe illness and sometimes death when consumed.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez is alleging the firm representing the school board in an ongoing lawsuit has a conflict of interest that warrants disqualification.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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These cuts would hurt the department’s priority is maintaining its resources for safe and effective service, said Dan Wiseman, a police spokesperson.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The events have also reiterated existing concerns over the new government's willingness and capability of maintaining order nationwide.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Declaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaring. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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