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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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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
This was followed by another executive order in 2020 declaring reliance on China, which was supplying 80 percent of the rare earths needed by America at the time, to be a national emergency.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
—Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote after apologizing for declaring martial law.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
In 2021, Biden issued an executive order on EVs declaring that 50% of all new passenger cars and light trucks would be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
—Jarrett Renshaw and Alexandra Ulmer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
One measure would ask voters to amend the state constitution to define life as beginning at conception, declaring that embryos are people with rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 5 Dec. 2024
The filing also details the company's decision to suspend operations in China, which involves declaring its Beijing subsidiary dormant.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Now, Landry has issued an executive order declaring natural gas to be clean energy and requesting that the Biden administration lift all rules and regulations limiting the export of natural gas.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
At the same time, Google also faces the possibility that the US government break up the company after declaring its search business a monopoly.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
—Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote after apologizing for declaring martial law.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
In 2021, Biden issued an executive order on EVs declaring that 50% of all new passenger cars and light trucks would be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
—Jarrett Renshaw and Alexandra Ulmer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
One measure would ask voters to amend the state constitution to define life as beginning at conception, declaring that embryos are people with rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 5 Dec. 2024
The filing also details the company's decision to suspend operations in China, which involves declaring its Beijing subsidiary dormant.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Now, Landry has issued an executive order declaring natural gas to be clean energy and requesting that the Biden administration lift all rules and regulations limiting the export of natural gas.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
At the same time, Google also faces the possibility that the US government break up the company after declaring its search business a monopoly.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaring
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Upon announcing their divorce in April, Turner and Nist said that distance was mainly the culprit.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cato has added to its security services — announcing Cato IoT/OT Security on December 10.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Motown’s legal head refused to comply, insisting that Motown had registered the name in August 1975.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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His latest thoughts show a radical difference, now demanding that the time for insisting on change to EU rules had passed.Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, asserting that its space and nuclear programs serve peaceful purposes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The British Museum has housed the artifacts ever since, asserting their acquisition was legal.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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As if that’s not enough, there is also a concerted effort to further overstretch into proclaiming the imminent realization of artificial superintelligence (ASI).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This ancient practice is getting a lot of attention lately, with fans proclaiming its power to reset and refresh.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Its combination of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid intensively hydrates skin, revealing a bouncier texture, while the antioxidant evens tone and boosts radiance.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their influence flows not from traditional authority but from strategic positions at the nexus of change, revealing a new and potentially more consequential kind of power.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many consumers are embracing these developments, showing a growing desire for more meaningful connections with brands that make product discovery easier and offer compelling incentives.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Declaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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