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as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
she chose to declare her presidential aspirations at her college alma mater
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as in insists
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 asserts
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 reveals
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 declares
Even today, the Indian rupee note declares its value in 17 different languages.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.
—Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Even Heavenly declares the comment a step too far.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … 'MAJOR INCREASE' – John Bolton declares hiking US defense budget the 'most important priority in foreign affairs today'.
—Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
On Oscars night, Emma Stone opens the envelope and declares Denzel Washington the Best Actor winner.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
The announcer, who is different from a commentator, introduces the fighters before the match and declares the victor after.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
After giving him a proper burial, Dunk takes on his master's armor and declares himself Ser Duncan the Tall, even though he wasn't technically knighted.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The protagonist is an Elda, a race the state church declares is anathema on account of their magical abilities, on a mission to awaken the crown prince by murdering the mage who cast a curse on him years ago.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.
—Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Even Heavenly declares the comment a step too far.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … 'MAJOR INCREASE' – John Bolton declares hiking US defense budget the 'most important priority in foreign affairs today'.
—Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
On Oscars night, Emma Stone opens the envelope and declares Denzel Washington the Best Actor winner.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
The announcer, who is different from a commentator, introduces the fighters before the match and declares the victor after.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
After giving him a proper burial, Dunk takes on his master's armor and declares himself Ser Duncan the Tall, even though he wasn't technically knighted.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The protagonist is an Elda, a race the state church declares is anathema on account of their magical abilities, on a mission to awaken the crown prince by murdering the mage who cast a curse on him years ago.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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As Daniel announces a controversial plan to install a lavatory in the church, dividing his town, the cousin to Champton’s patron Bernard de Floures is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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That lengthy description, which appears on the dust jacket as well as the title page, simply announces the multitudes contained within.William F. Buckley Jr., National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ian insists the key is handed over first.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bridges’s book reveals a chaotic and unpredictable world, in which other countries and seemingly minor players can undermine the grand designs of imperial planners.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most personal trainers will have public liability insurance that covers them if a client injures themselves (or alleges an injury has occurred) while under their supervision.Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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Although Eisen may not be a host on Shuster’s podcast, What the Football publishes the video format of its episode on The Rich Eisen Show’s YouTube channel.Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Even when streaming was in full swing, and shows like The Sopranos and The Wire were in the rearview mirror, everyone wanted to create their own Game Of Thrones.Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both shows focused on political and legal dramas in Chicago, and both were costumed by the exceptionally talented Daniel Lawson, who is still designing the wardrobe of the now-iconic character.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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