as in assertions
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declarations
These proposals influenced numerous other declarations and treaties, including Europe’s Copyright for Creativity, the Access to Knowledge Treaty, and the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Development Agenda.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
After all, Venus would much rather witty banter and inside jokes than grand declarations of love when transiting Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Adams inspired generations of people to make their own declarations — that all men, all women, of all races and -— on Philadelphia's first-ever Earth Week — all species are created equal.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
None of these are honest declarations or conclusions drawn based on what a project or goal might actually need.
—Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The importers were asked to complete that process before submitting the CAPE declarations needed to obtain refunds.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Viewers flooded the post with reactions ranging from heart-melting to hilariously delusional, with declarations of wanting to cuddle the bear and questions about the sheer size of his bathtub filling the comment section.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
In declarations to the court, children wrote that they felt threatened by the government’s advisals.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
After all, Venus would much rather witty banter and inside jokes than grand declarations of love when transiting Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Adams inspired generations of people to make their own declarations — that all men, all women, of all races and -— on Philadelphia's first-ever Earth Week — all species are created equal.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
None of these are honest declarations or conclusions drawn based on what a project or goal might actually need.
—Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The importers were asked to complete that process before submitting the CAPE declarations needed to obtain refunds.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Viewers flooded the post with reactions ranging from heart-melting to hilariously delusional, with declarations of wanting to cuddle the bear and questions about the sheer size of his bathtub filling the comment section.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
In declarations to the court, children wrote that they felt threatened by the government’s advisals.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declarations
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But that document raised serious questions about recent assertions made by the city in a related lawsuit.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump earlier said Iran agreed to stop the execution of eight women protesters, though Tehran has pushed back on his assertions that the women were going to be executed.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lead with calm confidence, but keep your claims grounded.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Declarations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declarations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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