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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Yes, that’s Riley at the 1987 Lakers championship parade guaranteeing that his team would be back celebrating another title one year later.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025 -
While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Alexander Bublik captured his first ATP Tour title of the 2025 campaign by downing Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, to claim the Halle Open for a second time in three years.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Cassie Ventura's friend claimed the two had been working on a clothing line with Diamond Supply Company.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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And the Justice Department warned that declaring the funding scheme unconstitutional would jeopardize many other programs.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Jariwala was transported from her home in Andheri to a hospital, where she was declared dead by the doctors, Mumbai police told ANI, which reported that police received information about her death at around 1 a.m. local time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Unofficial results likely won't be announced by the city Board of Elections until July 1, and the results won't be officially certified until July 14.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Dragon is the only U.S. spacecraft certified by NASA to take astronauts to the space station.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Calderon maintained his innocence, insisting his positive result had been the result of cross-contamination.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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In a parallel overreach—one that could bankrupt him—George insists on trying to build a cross-country railroad during an economic downturn.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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America asserted its position, secured a partner through alignment against common rivals, and laid the groundwork for its emergence as a global superpower.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Bayern asserted their dominance over Group C by thrashing Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener 10-0.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Watkins’ conviction was overturned in 2023, affirming his innocence after years of efforts by his family and the Georgia Innocence Project, according to the lawsuit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Illinois hospital emergency departments must continue to provide abortions when necessary to pregnant women whose health is in danger, despite a change in federal guidance earlier this week, state leaders affirmed Wednesday.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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More Associated Press, Getty Images Victims and their families allege that Palestinian operatives were either directly involved in or incited the attacks.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Harvard alleged the revocation was the culmination of a retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration on academic freedom at Harvard.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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