1
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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2
as in arguing
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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3
as in alleging
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 asserting
For years, Putin has been asserting a vision of a world divided by a few powerful men into spheres of influence.
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M. Gessen, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The mayor called on ICE agents to leave the city, asserting that federal immigration authorities were ripping families apart and sowing chaos on Minneapolis streets.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
In the face of US opposition, however, Venezuelan leaders began asserting more control over their main export resource.
—James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Confidence can tip into defensiveness, so your challenge has a lot to do with asserting boundaries without emotional withdrawal and honoring your needs without dismissing others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While the measure’s prospects remain dim, some Senate Democrats have begun discussing ways to block further military action in Venezuela, either by limiting federal spending or by asserting congressional war powers through a resolution.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
What stops Vladimir Putin from asserting similar justification to abduct Ukraine’s president?
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
Clark’s delivery was confident, polished and emotionally resonant — drawing clear comparisons to early-2000s country stars while asserting her place as a rising voice in the genre.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Attempting to arrest the slump on and off the pitch — no goals in the opening four league matches — captain John McGinn held conversations with the squad, asserting that standards needed to be raised again and mobilising was the best course of action.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
M. Gessen, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The mayor called on ICE agents to leave the city, asserting that federal immigration authorities were ripping families apart and sowing chaos on Minneapolis streets.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
In the face of US opposition, however, Venezuelan leaders began asserting more control over their main export resource.
—James Trapani, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Confidence can tip into defensiveness, so your challenge has a lot to do with asserting boundaries without emotional withdrawal and honoring your needs without dismissing others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While the measure’s prospects remain dim, some Senate Democrats have begun discussing ways to block further military action in Venezuela, either by limiting federal spending or by asserting congressional war powers through a resolution.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
What stops Vladimir Putin from asserting similar justification to abduct Ukraine’s president?
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
Clark’s delivery was confident, polished and emotionally resonant — drawing clear comparisons to early-2000s country stars while asserting her place as a rising voice in the genre.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Attempting to arrest the slump on and off the pitch — no goals in the opening four league matches — captain John McGinn held conversations with the squad, asserting that standards needed to be raised again and mobilising was the best course of action.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserting
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The document significantly lowered the threshold for the possible use of nuclear weapons, declaring that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even before declaring his presidential intentions, Vance received a powerful early endorsement in late December.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump has openly lobbied for the Nobel Peace Prize, arguing that his actions have helped resolve multiple international conflicts, claims that have drawn public backing from several world leaders.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors deny Bondi has conflict of interest Federal prosecutors slammed the defense's claims as meritless and misleading, arguing there is no conflict of interest with the attorney general because there is no present or future financial gain.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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There was that conservative influencer who went out and posted this video that went viral, alleging that day care facilities were pocketing public funds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In November 2020, Feeding Our Future sued the Minnesota Department of Education, alleging that the state was slow-walking its grant applications.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Even with Lincoln’s executive order proclaiming freedom for the slaves, the practice continued until the war was completed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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The political and religious cast of the crowd in Bloomington was signaled by the street vendors, who were doing brisk business offering red, white, and black make america great again hats, along with caps proclaiming jesus won and sweatshirts emblazoned with freedom and Kirk’s signature.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The lab specializes in embodied AI—systems that integrate sensing, learning, and reasoning to make decisions in the physical world.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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But in 1970, the Supreme Court did away with the requirement, reasoning that trial courts should have leeway to call in fewer members of the community for jury service.—
Time,
Time,
17 Dec. 2025
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And while numbers vary, one former NBA player has even the biggest of rockstars beat, claiming to have slept with 20,000 women over the course of his life.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said in a press release that a driver called 911, claiming that someone had shot at his vehicle while driving along Highway 67 near Joe Wilson Road.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Texas pulled off an upset against in-state rival Texas A&M on Friday night in a thrilling 27-17 victory that had head coach Steve Sarkisian professing his 9-3 Longhorns should make the College Football Playoff.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2025
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Meghan Markle is professing her love for Prince Harry five years after the couple’s royal exit.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 Nov. 2025
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The Blackhawks didn’t retain any salary in the deal but the playoff-contending Sharks still cleared up close to $3 million in cap space to help accommodate any possible additions via trade later this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wearing a sleek black turtleneck, the actress is on a break between industry Q&A panels for her Oscar-contending film, Song Sung Blue, running on what seems to be a campaign adrenaline rush.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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