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as in stated
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as in proclaimed
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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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as in insisted
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 asserted
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 revealed
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 declared
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Ladapo declared the state would work to end all vaccine mandates in Florida law.
—Kerry Sheridan, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Her testimony came after a judge last year declared a mistrial on the count of rape.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s what one of the Dolphins’ draftees boldly declared a couple of years ago in colorful fashion.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, Italian culture minister Alessandro Giuli has also declared his boycotting of the Biennale’s preview and opening ceremony as a protest to Russia’s inclusion.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Those numbers could have been even higher if San Diego’s local media situation hadn’t crumbled three years ago, when its regional sports network, Bally Sports San Diego, declared bankruptcy.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
After Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the strait was closed again, 13 vessels turned around, according to maritime intelligence group Windward.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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But the Florida Supreme Court soon after declared that speeding up the execution process was a violation of an inmate's right to due process and equal protection.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Ladapo declared the state would work to end all vaccine mandates in Florida law.
—Kerry Sheridan, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Her testimony came after a judge last year declared a mistrial on the count of rape.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s what one of the Dolphins’ draftees boldly declared a couple of years ago in colorful fashion.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, Italian culture minister Alessandro Giuli has also declared his boycotting of the Biennale’s preview and opening ceremony as a protest to Russia’s inclusion.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Those numbers could have been even higher if San Diego’s local media situation hadn’t crumbled three years ago, when its regional sports network, Bally Sports San Diego, declared bankruptcy.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
After Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the strait was closed again, 13 vessels turned around, according to maritime intelligence group Windward.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declared
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At the same time, the stated purpose of the act is to foster competing voices in communities where two newspapers may not be commercially viable.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Right now there is no stated timeline on potential changes nor a list of schools that could be affected.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that the visit would proceed as previously planned.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rookie award was the sixth to be announced by the NBA since the end of the regular season.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Adelman insisted that his team demonstrated competitive spirit, citing the make-or-break league as an explanation for the loss.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Throughout, the Cascios consistently and repeatedly asserted that Michael never harmed any of them or anyone else.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials at the time asserted the deal would compromise competition—even though the combined market share of both companies was less than 10 percent.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The series, which was the result of a nearly two-year investigation, revealed that at least 61 men, women and children had died in 42 fires that had occurred after Chicago officials had been warned of major fire safety issues in their residential buildings.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The cast revealed during CCXP Mexico City that the series will also feature original music from Danny Elfman.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Declared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declared. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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