1
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence
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as in argument
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light
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Recent Examples of assertion
Greater Denver Transit members acknowledged that safety has improved, but question the agency’s assertions based on app usage.
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
But his assertion isn’t enough to make those claims legal or true.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
This assertion was echoed in other declarations.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
But his assertion isn’t enough to make those claims legal or true.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
This assertion was echoed in other declarations.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
Noun
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After the pair almost miss each other in a quintessential rom-com elevator-chase scene, the pair find each other standing outside of Los Angeles' Urban Lights, where Noah makes a romantic declaration to Joanne.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Statue of Liberty stands in our harbor, not as a decoration, but as a declaration of our values and the promise of America.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The best argument to count the goal?—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Brooks, who lives across the street from where the stabbing happened, got into an argument with the teacher before going to his home to get a knife, KUSA reported.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, an insider has made a bold claim about their chances.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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To stake his claim to be considered for a F1 seat at any team, the 20-year-old would increase his odds by bagging the F2 title.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Canada is looking to reset relations with China after years of contention, as Ottawa’s trade spat with Washington worsens.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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More importantly, Flacco has helped the Bengals stay in contention for the AFC North division title, something that seemed improbable when franchise QB Joe Burrow went down with an injury early in the season.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His insistence in this matter only added to chocolate’s legend.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Larry, a true cynic, was stuck in a different time, gagged and bound by a tireless insistence on creating art that subverted and satirized those same good old-fashioned family values.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Capturing a moment under specific conditions can help validate a hypothesis or guide mission changes.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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And so, in principle, there is always an alternative hypothesis that could explain the data.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the tone of those attacks have amped up in recent days, drawing allegations from some Democrats that Cuomo’s campaign is leaning into Islamophobia in the final stretch of the campaign.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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More than 60 South Korean nationals were deported from Cambodia and police are seeking to detain most of them over allegations they were involved in online scams.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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