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as in declarations
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 contentions
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 assertions
Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
However, in a court filing on Monday, the parents made several assertions and previewed their arguments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Alito’s more recent willingness to telegraph his preferences has coincided with more gruffness and edgier assertions in his interviews and speeches.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Burrows, appearing at a policy summit organized by the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, said Patrick’s assertions about the House were taken out of context.
—Austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 9 Apr. 2026
Other leadership, like Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, remains the same, contrary to Trump’s assertions.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The company disputes the cancer-causing assertions.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Kim claimed the tank’s protection system could defeat nearly all existing anti-tank weapons, though such assertions could not be independently verified, Reuters reported.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Scientifically, though, there’s nothing true about these assertions at all.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
However, in a court filing on Monday, the parents made several assertions and previewed their arguments.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Alito’s more recent willingness to telegraph his preferences has coincided with more gruffness and edgier assertions in his interviews and speeches.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Burrows, appearing at a policy summit organized by the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, said Patrick’s assertions about the House were taken out of context.
—Austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 9 Apr. 2026
Other leadership, like Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, remains the same, contrary to Trump’s assertions.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The company disputes the cancer-causing assertions.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Kim claimed the tank’s protection system could defeat nearly all existing anti-tank weapons, though such assertions could not be independently verified, Reuters reported.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Scientifically, though, there’s nothing true about these assertions at all.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertions
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington were granted major disaster declarations, which can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although similar declarations have been made in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the United Nations and European Union have not added the sprawling global group to terror lists.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The passing of time is the only thing that will reveal the veracity of their contentions and what some of the underlying numbers suggest regarding the quality of their at-bats not being reflected in their production.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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An administration official would make a claim about what happened, and later evidence would find these contentions to be misleading.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to Donelon, fraudulent-accident claims relating to big-rig collisions increased the average yearly insurance costs for each family in Louisiana by as much as six hundred dollars.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chip Roy on his campaign Roy rejected Middleton's claims about his record in an interview with CBS News Texas.—
Jack Fink
April 12,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Of all of the arguments against the death penalty, the strongest is that even one conviction of an innocent person is both irreversible and ethically untenable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But oral arguments are slated for May 13, meaning the appellate court might not rule by the time the law is slated to take effect.—
Jerry Nowicki,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the Obama Administration, allegations of neglect at Dilley were common.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Amid a strange Clippers season and an ongoing investigation into cap-circumvention allegations, the 34-year-old Leonard has put together arguably his finest season as a Clippers player.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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His method of intellectual humility is to admit ignorance, test variables and revise working hypotheses based on new data, staying open to suggestions from others the whole time.—
Deana L. Weibel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Assertions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertions. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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