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
But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.
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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The game happened to be on November 18th, the anniversary of Haitian revolutionaries defeating the French Army in 1803 before declaring independence.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Although Turkish officials have stopped short of declaring the incidents deliberate attacks, each interception raises the risk of escalation, whether through miscalculation, technical failure, or misinterpretation of intent.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Nexstar issued a press release declaring the deal closed just minutes after the FCC gave its approval.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of residents marched through the streets Saturday demanding accountability and declaring a strike until the perpetrators were punished.
—Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
In a speech televised Thursday, rebel leader Abdel Malek al-Houthi spoke about the massive losses borne by the country due to US involvement in Yemen’s conflict, but made no statements formally declaring the Houthis’ entry into the current Iran war.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be a politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The game happened to be on November 18th, the anniversary of Haitian revolutionaries defeating the French Army in 1803 before declaring independence.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Although Turkish officials have stopped short of declaring the incidents deliberate attacks, each interception raises the risk of escalation, whether through miscalculation, technical failure, or misinterpretation of intent.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Nexstar issued a press release declaring the deal closed just minutes after the FCC gave its approval.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of residents marched through the streets Saturday demanding accountability and declaring a strike until the perpetrators were punished.
—Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
In a speech televised Thursday, rebel leader Abdel Malek al-Houthi spoke about the massive losses borne by the country due to US involvement in Yemen’s conflict, but made no statements formally declaring the Houthis’ entry into the current Iran war.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be a politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
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Chawaa - that's Big Chief Demond Melancon of the Young Seminole Hunters announcing his arrival.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The fire forced evacuations and closures, with Moreno Valley College announcing it would be closed Friday and Saturday, canceling all events on its main campus.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Neighborhoods have been torched for asserting voting rights or attempting to desegregate schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The memo and other documents referred to Musk multiple times as the head of DOGE, although other parts of the government were asserting that same month that Musk was not the person in charge of the department.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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During the course of the bribery-kickback scheme, Joseph aided in the filing of false tax returns by claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in false business deductions.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The act of professing an oath on a sacred text not only signals fidelity to the Gospel message but also underscores the primacy of scripture to the archbishop’s ministry, a fitting gesture for the nominal leader of one of the largest branches of Christianity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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Columbia Acting President Claire Shipman wrote in a morning email to students and faculty the Department of Homeland Security gained access to the Manhattan building by professing to be searching for a missing person.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Declaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaring. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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