declared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- declaredly adverb
- undeclared adjective
Etymology
Origin of declared
Example Sentences
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite finished at fresh records, while oil prices fell sharply after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the Strait of Hormuz open.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Through Thursday’s close—before the Strait of Hormuz was declared open to commercial traffic—the S&P 500 had gained 3.3% week to date.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The only reason that didn’t come to pass is that Israel finally declared a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon on Thursday evening.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister said that in conjunction with the cease-fire in Lebanon, “the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
“Have you declared exclusivity with either of them?”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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