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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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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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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
In December 2023, Maduro held a controversial referendum that claimed 98 percent public support for asserting sovereignty over the region — a vote widely criticized for alleged fraud and lack of transparency.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
However, rather than paternalism, Western countries need to accept that Africa is already asserting its power — though not always in ways the West would like.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Completed in 1960, its diagrid exterior, clad in Portland stone, sought to blend in with the rest of the upscale Mayfair neighborhood while asserting itself as an impenetrable fortress.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Williams has sued unsuccessfully, though not asserting the constitutional claim made by McCaughey.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Chapter 13 and the public’s responsibility Scott is not the only one asserting that the tools already exist for the public to access information under Chapter 13, also known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
This would presumably mean claiming responsibility for staging the accidents—and asserting that Motta and Alfortish had believed the cases to be legitimate.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
However, rather than paternalism, Western countries need to accept that Africa is already asserting its power — though not always in ways the West would like.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Completed in 1960, its diagrid exterior, clad in Portland stone, sought to blend in with the rest of the upscale Mayfair neighborhood while asserting itself as an impenetrable fortress.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Williams has sued unsuccessfully, though not asserting the constitutional claim made by McCaughey.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Chapter 13 and the public’s responsibility Scott is not the only one asserting that the tools already exist for the public to access information under Chapter 13, also known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
This would presumably mean claiming responsibility for staging the accidents—and asserting that Motta and Alfortish had believed the cases to be legitimate.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserting
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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By declaring victory over his archnemesis, Musk could aggregate even more influence over the industry.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis is arguing that Florida’s significant growth over the past few years merits a redraw of the state’s congressional boundaries.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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On homelessness, Steyer wants to expand interim housing options with services, arguing the state has focused too much on building permanent housing for the homeless that is too costly and takes too long to open.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The abduction reflects escalating instability in Mali, where military authorities have made arrests alleging that soldiers collaborated with the attackers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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These are a handful of examples the government intends to highlight in a federal racketeering trial alleging that top International Brotherhood of Boilermakers executives schemed to steal $20 million in union funds for their personal use.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Initially working out of a facility in the industrial section of Seattle, Stephenson gathered a group of like minds to brainstorm new methods for reaching space, reasoning that chemical rockets had not much improved in the decades since their debut.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Many researchers, clinicians and patient advocates soon rushed to RP1’s defense, claiming that the FDA had made a mistake in its rejection.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
2 May 2026
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Horses peek out from their stalls, a would-be Derby winner sharing space with an anonymous claiming horse.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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The brothers discussed that game on their Einfach Mal Luppen podcast the week, with Toni professing a fondness for Dan Burn’s agricultural style.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Medicaid advocates say that many eligible people could lose coverage, contending that Nebraska officials haven’t given enrollees enough advance notice or clear guidance on how the process works.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Coyne disagreed, contending the city needs new revenue like the money that would come from the empty homes tax, which would tax people who own a home but don’t live in it.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserting. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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