1
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence
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2
as in argument
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light
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Recent Examples of assertion
What is the most confounding and terrible, however, is Gretchen’s assertion that Slade, the anti-Viagra, doesn’t get involved with the women on his own accord, but only engages because the women always talk about him.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
In the ruling, the court explained that the context of the song’s release during a rap battle is essential to understanding whether Lamar intended for the assertions in his song to be construed as true.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Johnson rallied to Swift’s defense after the win against the Raiders and doubled down Tuesday with his assertion that the running game problems are all-encompassing.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The association also pushed back on Hegseth’s assertions, made in the Fox News interview, that reporters have previously been able to roam the building, even without badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
In the ruling, the court explained that the context of the song’s release during a rap battle is essential to understanding whether Lamar intended for the assertions in his song to be construed as true.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Johnson rallied to Swift’s defense after the win against the Raiders and doubled down Tuesday with his assertion that the running game problems are all-encompassing.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The association also pushed back on Hegseth’s assertions, made in the Fox News interview, that reporters have previously been able to roam the building, even without badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
Noun
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In that sense, the song feels like a defining turning point in their career — both a declaration and a promise of what’s to come.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The region is also still recovering from major flooding in August of last year - Kipnuk, one of the villages hardest hit by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, received one of the first-ever federal disaster declarations for an Alaska tribe in the wake of that flooding.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday, during the state’s closing argument, Sund said that Uso, then 17, planned the killing after Kline ended their relationship.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Because nobody has the attention span sufficient to think through an argument and find common ground.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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While audits and hand counts have shown that the state's election results are accurate, Colorado has been at the epicenter of false election claims.—
Bente Birkeland,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The contention over Bad Bunny's impending performance at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show roils on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Major League Baseball, fire sales are highly uncommon in the NFL when teams fall out of playoff contention.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Michael’s insistence on keeping certain shots was becoming more pronounced.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, despite the president’s insistence to the contrary, tariffs are driving up inflation, the note said, with the rate expected to hit 3 percent by December, a full point above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent goal.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Capturing a moment under specific conditions can help validate a hypothesis or guide mission changes.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The numbers appeared to back up his hypothesis, with the show welcoming 12,000 visitors over its four-day run, up from around 9,500 a year ago.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An application to an examiner shall be in such form as the Commission may require and shall contain allegations that the applicant is not otherwise registered to vote.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her lawyers say that the gravity of the allegations against her have compelled her to seek asylum.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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