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
Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.
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Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
By declaring victory over his archnemesis, Musk could aggregate even more influence over the industry.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
As more than 60 Mountain View households continued to be without drinkable water, the city council adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency, allowing the city to seek reimbursement for expenses associated with fixing the problem.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The last case was reported on March 15, after which the state health officials waited 42 days - twice the virus's maximum incubation period - before formally declaring the outbreak over.
—Kamal Choudhury, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
After racking up nearly $2 million in legal fees and declaring bankruptcy, Rutherford decided to move Monaco to be close to her kids.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Korda began the week by declaring her affinity for long and difficult major tests.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Local governments across Florida have received letters from the state Department of Commerce declaring their comprehensive plan amendments since August 2024 to be null and void, have been sued or have backed away from planning changes to avoid legal peril.
—Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The union has also accused Denver Processing of bad-faith bargaining by repeatedly stalling negotiations, failing to respond to the union’s proposals on key safety and work-life balance issues and declaring a final offer before meaningful bargaining could occur.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
By declaring victory over his archnemesis, Musk could aggregate even more influence over the industry.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
As more than 60 Mountain View households continued to be without drinkable water, the city council adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency, allowing the city to seek reimbursement for expenses associated with fixing the problem.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The last case was reported on March 15, after which the state health officials waited 42 days - twice the virus's maximum incubation period - before formally declaring the outbreak over.
—Kamal Choudhury, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
After racking up nearly $2 million in legal fees and declaring bankruptcy, Rutherford decided to move Monaco to be close to her kids.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Korda began the week by declaring her affinity for long and difficult major tests.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Local governments across Florida have received letters from the state Department of Commerce declaring their comprehensive plan amendments since August 2024 to be null and void, have been sued or have backed away from planning changes to avoid legal peril.
—Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The union has also accused Denver Processing of bad-faith bargaining by repeatedly stalling negotiations, failing to respond to the union’s proposals on key safety and work-life balance issues and declaring a final offer before meaningful bargaining could occur.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
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Former UConn women’s basketball forward Ice Brady is headed to the ACC out of the transfer portal, announcing her commitment Sunday to Florida State.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The star liked the post announcing the news on Instagram.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing restrictions, insisting that larger concerns must be addressed first.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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In December 2023, Maduro held a controversial referendum that claimed 98 percent public support for asserting sovereignty over the region — a vote widely criticized for alleged fraud and lack of transparency.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 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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In Joseph Heller’s novel, claiming to be crazy is taken as evidence of sanity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scammers call older people, falsely claiming the victim’s bank account, Social Security number or other personal information has been compromised, Sorrells said.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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The brothers discussed that game on their Einfach Mal Luppen podcast the week, with Toni professing a fondness for Dan Burn’s agricultural style.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Declaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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