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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of assertion
At a Monday news conference in Texas on the USDA’s response, Rollins was asked about Miller’s recent assertion that ranchers would not report a case on their farms over fear that the government would impose a quarantine.
—
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.
—Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
The five-day trade fair drew Black businesspersons from dozens of states, fortifying Jackson’s assertion that economic development is the way to Black power.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
But Beatty disputed that assertion about ex officio voting rights, as did Kaiser.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assertion
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The phrase did contain a kind of affection, the perverse, frank, aggressive kind that follows, or underlines, an assertion of control.
—Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
The five-day trade fair drew Black businesspersons from dozens of states, fortifying Jackson’s assertion that economic development is the way to Black power.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
But Beatty disputed that assertion about ex officio voting rights, as did Kaiser.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assertion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
Noun
-
Yet many executive assurances still rely on systems built for a different era, defined by trust through declaration rather than evidence.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
-
The lawsuit said Mayday Health is seeking a pre-enforcement declaration and injunction against potential penalties from its billboard.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Noun
-
Rejoining will necessitate difficult negotiations over the terms of re-entry and, doubtless, a heated argument at home.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
-
Opponents’ arguments, however, go beyond the $225 million increase to the details of financing.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
Noun
-
Draper contested the claims and denied all wrongdoing and criticized the Commission on Judicial Performance.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Oklahoma of the Southeastern Conference eliminated the Jayhawks from CWS contention by slugging the Jayhawks 13-2 on Monday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
-
Amid all the fracture and contention, though, are some recent signs that Americans are again seeking a way to tell an inclusive national story.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
One answer is the Rare Earth hypothesis, which theorizes that our planet really is special.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
Los Angeles County Judge Robert Draper, who faces misconduct allegations and health concerns, lost his bid for reelection in a rare defeat for an incumbent.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
-
Baldoni denied the allegations and maintained that Lively's claims were false.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
