1
as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class
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2
as in to claim
to state as a fact usually forcefully
avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life
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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouch
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Trump is exerting significant pressure on holdouts to fall in line, but passage in the lower chamber is not guaranteed.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025 -
The contract is not fully guaranteed; however, Wilson — the Nets’ second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — is a rotation player and considered part of the team’s future as its rebuild continues.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Columbia University has offered $9 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by former students who claimed the university had submitted inaccurate data to U.S. News & World Report, according to the Columbia Spectator.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Republicans also included a provision that would allow metallurgical coal to claim an advanced manufacturing production tax credit.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Clovis, a journalist, opposed the megalomaniacal ambitions of President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, who would soon declare himself Emperor Napoleon III.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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In 2000, the CDC declared that measles had been eliminated.—
Brayden Garcia
July 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The case changed legal precedent and was the inspiration for two new state laws, one of which requires judges to certify a verdict immediately.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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They are certified to national wildland firefighting standards.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
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The child is nudged forward by an ambitious parent, by an influential teacher, or simply by a curiosity that, like water, insists on finding its way in and out.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Trump, in his social media post, insisted that his administration is achieving success and shouldn't get sidetracked by this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Acrobatics & tumbling asserts its athletic diversity, drawing on a wide range of strengths from its participants.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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In his letter, Donovan asserted that the Chiefs had submitted a proposal to the state and received no response for six weeks — a claim Kelly administration officials dispute.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The ruling comes as a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights heats up, with the nation's highest court upholding Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors in June.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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In 2019, Ri sued her dad and his business partner, Moses Perkins, for starting a company called Fenty Entertainment, alleging that the men were attempting to profit off of her name and misleading investors about her involvement.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Education and politics: Arizonans on student loan repayment plans can expect big changes under Big Beautiful Bill The lawsuit alleges Trump overstepped his authority in withholding funds that were approved by Congress, among other arguments.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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