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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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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
No matter how often Democrats and race idolaters insist that white supremacy remains America's defining force, repetition does not transform an assertion into reality.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Pattie Gonia has disputed those assertions in online videos, but declined to comment further to Fortune, citing the pending litigation.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 15 June 2026
In a complaint filed on June 15, attorneys for Griffin state that a 2019 meeting between Griffin and Altum in Palm Springs never happened and that the latter has no documentation to back up her assertions.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
This statement aligns with Yartseva’s assertion that free cash flow, a measure of cash that can be taken out of a business, is a crucial driver of future stock returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Pattie Gonia has disputed those assertions in online videos, but declined to comment further to Fortune, citing the pending litigation.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 15 June 2026
In a complaint filed on June 15, attorneys for Griffin state that a 2019 meeting between Griffin and Altum in Palm Springs never happened and that the latter has no documentation to back up her assertions.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
This statement aligns with Yartseva’s assertion that free cash flow, a measure of cash that can be taken out of a business, is a crucial driver of future stock returns.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Brinkema, who had initially blocked the plan three weeks ago, indicated that such declarations could lead to dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the fund.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The stars aligned, and we — the fans — were transported right into the middle of an argument over balls and strikes between the home plate umpire and A's manager Mark Kotsay.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Draper contested the claims and denied all wrongdoing and criticized the Commission on Judicial Performance.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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According to the Comcast settlement website, the settlement is now open for claims, and current or former customers who received a breach notification from Comcast in December 2023 may be eligible for a payout.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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This year, 1,573 submissions are in contention across the 17 performer categories, down from 1,706 in 2025, a decline of nearly 8%.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Beyond Lebanon, there’s one more point of possible contention on Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The memory consolidation hypothesis holds that sleep talking may be a byproduct, or even a signal, of the brain’s nightly memory processing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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One answer is the Rare Earth hypothesis, which theorizes that our planet really is special.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Still, Reese seemed to acknowledge the allegations anyway after the game.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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But internal oversight offices at the agency are unfunded, including those that specifically investigated complaints about immigration detention conditions such as allegations about insufficient access to medical care.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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