DECLARES Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

declares

verb

present tense third-person singular of declare

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 This fertile period of creative and intellectual life wasn’t even a renaissance, one partygoer declares. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The treaty also declares that space is a global commons that can be used only for peaceful purposes. — Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The treaty also declares that space is a global commons that can be used for only peaceful purposes. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Judge Sullivan declares a mistrial due to the deadlocked jury, ending the trial without a clear resolution. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 Jacquis declares that his talent is hubris and arm-wrestles Ify. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … — Vance declares Democrats ‘party of hatred,’ says party has moved beyond big government. — FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Following the interrupted hookup, Issa and Paul Baker decide to break up — and Issa declares a ban on future hookups between the housemates. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026 If Sullivan declares a mistrial, the prosecution will then have to decide whether to retry or dismiss the case. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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The series begins with a prison bus pulling up to a correctional facility in Georgia, where the commander of jail operations, Major Boughner, announces how the 30 participants, 27 men and 3 women, will be divided.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Part of the problem is that friction rarely announces itself as a five-alarm fire.

— Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of announces

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The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
But Jessica insists that Elizabeth doesn’t know the specific brand of hot dogs and buns she’s already acquired, which means that if, for instance, Elizabeth brought Hawaiian buns and chicken sausages, there would be an inconsistency.

— Jennifer Kim, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of insists

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The complaint asserts defamation and, as an alternative, a violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
The filing asserts that the site, which has since been taken down, discussed her past personal relationships, including a divorce from David Ronson (sibling of DJ Mark Ronson and fashion designer Charlotte Ronson).

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of asserts

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There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.

— Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

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That suit alleges Ticketmaster knowingly let brokers use thousands of accounts to get around ticket limits, then profited when those tickets were resold on its own marketplace.

— James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit alleges that the requirement could jeopardize the diner's future at BWI.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of alleges

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In the following episode, Maggie professes her love to Lizzie.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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