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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
Continue reading … 'MAJOR INCREASE' – John Bolton declares hiking US defense budget the 'most important priority in foreign affairs today'.
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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
Its titular disclaimer declares that any resemblance to persons living or dead is not a coincidence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
During the emergency, the governor has full control over state agencies and police operations until the governor or Legislature declares them over.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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
Its titular disclaimer declares that any resemblance to persons living or dead is not a coincidence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
During the emergency, the governor has full control over state agencies and police operations until the governor or Legislature declares them over.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declares
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Those numbers are likely to change again next month when the Baseball Writers Association of America announces the results of its annual election.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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This article will be updated as Braun announces new appointments.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Moving forward, the city insists that Core Scientific’s expansion will not derail its environmental goals.Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Helen insists her affair wasn’t part of the job or even a casual fling.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bills on average for more than 250,000 customers would change little, the utility asserts.Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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In summary, Ver asserts the exit tax unconstitutionally imposes a direct, unapportioned tax that unfairly penalizes individuals for expatriating.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their lives collide in a virtual reality world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The suit, filed last week by two San Francisco Bay Area legal advocacy groups against the superior courts of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Clara counties, alleges that more than a million litigants are affected statewide each year by a shortage of certified court reporters.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety From there, Doe alleges that Combs forcibly pushed him into a vehicle, held him down and sodomized him.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ever since its debut on the platform on November 8, the film has been on the list that Netflix publishes every week.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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While product development and the retail expansion are of growing importance, producing sophisticated content remains central to the company, which publishes around 100 titles each year.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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My company grew from 40 to 120 team members amid uncertainty, which shows that focused teams can drive growth even in turbulent times.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The decision delays essential services for a vulnerable population, LMM contends.Sam Allard, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Declares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declares. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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