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as in declared
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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as in argued
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
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as in claimed
to state as a fact usually forcefully
vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish
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Recent Examples of asserted
Gray asserted his authority with blunt force.
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Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In a thread on X, Cox pushed back against former British diplomat Carig Murray, who asserted that Israel lacked jurisdiction.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sinclair and Nexstar also both asserted that they were justified in originally deciding to preempt Kimmel’s show.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The President and his allies have also repeatedly asserted in recent days that Democrats are threatening to shut down the government to secure public money for undocumented migrants, despite the claim being widely debunked.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Hoet asserted that there was no contemporary art in Africa.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
By correcting those practices, there would be plenty of money to fairly pay staff, the union has asserted.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Trump has asserted similarly broad authority to impose stiff, ever-changing tariffs on goods imported from scores of countries.
—Jacob Sullum, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Pimkie chief executive officer Salih Halassi asserted the tie-up will return the company to profitability, bring in digital sales of 100 million euros by 2028, and support Pimkie’s growth of physical retail.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In a thread on X, Cox pushed back against former British diplomat Carig Murray, who asserted that Israel lacked jurisdiction.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sinclair and Nexstar also both asserted that they were justified in originally deciding to preempt Kimmel’s show.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The President and his allies have also repeatedly asserted in recent days that Democrats are threatening to shut down the government to secure public money for undocumented migrants, despite the claim being widely debunked.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Hoet asserted that there was no contemporary art in Africa.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
By correcting those practices, there would be plenty of money to fairly pay staff, the union has asserted.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Trump has asserted similarly broad authority to impose stiff, ever-changing tariffs on goods imported from scores of countries.
—Jacob Sullum, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Pimkie chief executive officer Salih Halassi asserted the tie-up will return the company to profitability, bring in digital sales of 100 million euros by 2028, and support Pimkie’s growth of physical retail.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserted
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Meanwhile, the 21,000 properties declared newly ineligible for city service now are responsible for negotiating deals for service from one of five private haulers — and many have struggled to do so.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Questions the younger Kant had answered glibly were now declared insoluble.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to The Associated Press, the Justice Department argued in a July memo that grants for HSIs were unconstitutional because they were reserved for schools that have at least 25% Hispanic enrollment.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to Instacart's Sweet Tooth study, Utah claimed the crown for the most candy purchased in October 2024.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trump dropped a pending Securities and Exchange lawsuit against his key financial backer Binance that claimed the company was misleading its customers and diverting their funds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her early essays, written through a Marxian lens, proclaimed revolutionary socialism as justice’s true path.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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After all, both Channel 4 and the Boston Police Department had proclaimed Karen Read guilty.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department contended that presidents have broad authority to remove inspectors general without cause and need not wait 30 days after providing notice to Congress.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Opponents, however, contended Glendale was trying to crackdown on unhoused people ahead of the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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And yet class-action lawsuits filed against major health insurers have alleged that flawed AI models undermine doctor recommendations and fail to take patients’ unique needs into account, forcing some people to shoulder the financial burden of their care.—
Lauren Sausser,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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After an investigation, police alleged that Chyann Janes, 31, stole more than $30,000 worth of jewelry from multiple patients in her care.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Wizards won, 126-123, and on that night, Sarr affirmed why Washington coveted him.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The notice also affirmed that Employment Authorization Documents were automatically extended through April 3, 2026, pending further litigation.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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In sum, the judges reasoned the antitrust analysis hinges on the production of much more evidence and empirical data than has been presented by either side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Asserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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