as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
Trump also touted his declaration that the U.S. recognizes only two genders and his policies restricting transgender Americans.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite the setback in the Senate, there is hope that the spirit of the bill and the declarations made in the legislation would still be implemented nationwide.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025
This presidential declaration triggered significant movement across the cryptocurrency market, with ADA particularly demonstrating exceptional growth—rising more than 60% from $0.66 on Sunday morning to $1.08 by Monday morning, before moderately retracing to $1.00.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The Romanian presidential candidate faces six charges including incitement to actions against the constitutional order, communication of false information, and false declarations in continuous form (regarding sources of financing of the electoral campaign and declarations of assets).
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite the setback in the Senate, there is hope that the spirit of the bill and the declarations made in the legislation would still be implemented nationwide.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025
This presidential declaration triggered significant movement across the cryptocurrency market, with ADA particularly demonstrating exceptional growth—rising more than 60% from $0.66 on Sunday morning to $1.08 by Monday morning, before moderately retracing to $1.00.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The Romanian presidential candidate faces six charges including incitement to actions against the constitutional order, communication of false information, and false declarations in continuous form (regarding sources of financing of the electoral campaign and declarations of assets).
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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Yates doubled down on this assertion to The Charlotte Observer on Thursday, about 24 hours after NASCAR filed a counterclaim to the lawsuit involving the sanctioning body and 23XI and FRM.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s address featured a slew of false claims, such as the assertion that U.S. citizens that are hundreds of years old are receiving Social Security checks.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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The acquisition of Kunin, along with Thursday’s waiver claim of Christian Fischer from the Detroit Red Wings, will give them four lines full of NHL players who can make an impact in one way or another.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Irregular entries and asylum claims at Canadian ports of entry may result in migrants being turned away by Canadian officials on the basis of the Safe Third Country agreement with the USA.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jaclyn’s insistence that Laurie have a fling with him will almost certainly backfire; the question is when and how.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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Tolbert’s self-deprecating nature, insistence on taking few things seriously and conversational style endeared him to listeners as well as guests at KNBR.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The minority leader's announcement amounted to a major break from House Democrats who voted nearly unanimously against the GOP funding bill earlier this week.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Chuter's Instagram announcement cited health struggles and a lack of work-life balance as her reasons for stepping down.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Vance’s trip also comes as the Trump administration is considering the use of the Alien Enemy Act of 1798 to detain and deport Venezuelans based on a proclamation labeling the gang Tren de Aragua an invasion force that could be acting at the behest of that country’s government.—
Will Weissert and Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Min 18 Hours Ago Mexico’s next move is unclear Luis Cortes | Reuters While Canada and China have already announced retaliatory tariffs, Mexico has not made a similar proclamation as of Tuesday morning.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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