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
The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Individuals who may have spent years defining themselves through crime are publicly declaring a new direction in their lives.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Fujimori, despite her increasingly secure lead, has stopped short of declaring victory, instead criticizing her opponent’s efforts to challenge the votes of Peruvians living abroad.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Authorities finished the recount before declaring de la Espriella's victory.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Yet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating.
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Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Though the Knicks won on game five in spectacular fashion over the weekend, ChatGPT originally pegged the Spurs as the 2026 NBA champs, declaring that San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama would help drag the series into game seven.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
The lawsuit points to an incident in which Urman brought her dog into the writers’ room, declaring that her children no longer wanted it.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The court complaint against the utilities commission and the California Attorney General’s office asks for a court order declaring that California cannot stop AT&T from scuttling landlines.
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Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Individuals who may have spent years defining themselves through crime are publicly declaring a new direction in their lives.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Fujimori, despite her increasingly secure lead, has stopped short of declaring victory, instead criticizing her opponent’s efforts to challenge the votes of Peruvians living abroad.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Authorities finished the recount before declaring de la Espriella's victory.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Yet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating.
—
Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Though the Knicks won on game five in spectacular fashion over the weekend, ChatGPT originally pegged the Spurs as the 2026 NBA champs, declaring that San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama would help drag the series into game seven.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
The lawsuit points to an incident in which Urman brought her dog into the writers’ room, declaring that her children no longer wanted it.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The court complaint against the utilities commission and the California Attorney General’s office asks for a court order declaring that California cannot stop AT&T from scuttling landlines.
—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
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During his press conference announcing its closure, DeSantis defended the cost and argued that if the state had not built Alligator Alcatraz, those 21,000 individuals captured by ICE and local police would have been released.
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Moreover, Devonté Hynes’ score, which is both anxious and playful, does the tonal heavy lifting without ever announcing itself, which is something the music branch can discover and appreciate.
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At a March 30 public meeting of the school board, Morrow acknowledged these mistakes, insisting that the books would be returned to the shelves while a review committee, which the board would appoint, considered their fate.
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Of course, the Bucks likely recognized as much, as well, insisting the cost for Giannis include Kasparas.
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Legal expert Richard Schoenstein said by asserting the psychiatric defense, Mangione would effectively admit to killing Thompson with mitigating circumstances.
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The pair defended the measure’s stricter voting thresholds as a necessary check on government power, asserting that taxpayers deserve the ultimate say at the ballot box before taking on new financial burdens.
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Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
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Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
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That didn’t stop people on social media from breathlessly proclaiming that Bud’s was back.
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Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.
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The deadline to apply for a $50 million settlement from The Walt Disney Company, linked to a class action case claiming the company helped drive up subscription prices for streaming platforms, is approaching.
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Jackson beat out fellow finalists Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Landon Hairston (Arizona State), to become the second Georgia player to win the award in three seasons, with Charlie Condon claiming it in 2024.
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Carolla then turned more serious, professing his lifelong love of the medium.
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After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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“Declaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaring. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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