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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
Pedersen, the chief compliance officer, effectively confirmed Watkins’ assertions, belatedly alerting the government about $486,000 in improper billings by Lincare.
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
This review did not uncover any climate science misinformation promoted by Harris, who consistently references the topic with general statements rather than specific scientific assertions.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Nexon disagrees with these assertions.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024
The data suggests that these acts represented assertions of the superiority and power of white churches.
—William Horne / Made By History, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Battling misinformation After disasters such as hurricanes and the Maui wildfires, FEMA has had to deal with wild rumors about its relief efforts, including assertions that an initial $750 payment is the only one victims will receive.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Home building, agriculture and solar and wind energy industry representatives rejected some assertions made by the petitioners while underscoring their contributions to top state goals, such as moving away from fossil fuels and increasing housing.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Maybe so, and that's unfortunate — partly because the assertions are ridiculous, and mostly because there's too much venom in elections already without bringing it to a nonpartisan race for a community-level judgeship.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
Vance had previously made controversial claims that Haitian migrants in Springfield were stealing and eating pets—assertions that have been widely debunked.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
This review did not uncover any climate science misinformation promoted by Harris, who consistently references the topic with general statements rather than specific scientific assertions.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Nexon disagrees with these assertions.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024
The data suggests that these acts represented assertions of the superiority and power of white churches.
—William Horne / Made By History, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Battling misinformation After disasters such as hurricanes and the Maui wildfires, FEMA has had to deal with wild rumors about its relief efforts, including assertions that an initial $750 payment is the only one victims will receive.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Home building, agriculture and solar and wind energy industry representatives rejected some assertions made by the petitioners while underscoring their contributions to top state goals, such as moving away from fossil fuels and increasing housing.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Maybe so, and that's unfortunate — partly because the assertions are ridiculous, and mostly because there's too much venom in elections already without bringing it to a nonpartisan race for a community-level judgeship.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
Vance had previously made controversial claims that Haitian migrants in Springfield were stealing and eating pets—assertions that have been widely debunked.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertions
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If the amendment passes, state of emergency declarations would automatically expire 30 days after being declared by the governor.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Arizona governors would need permission from the Legislature to extend certain types of emergency declarations longer than 30 days if voters approve Proposition 135 this year.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lai’s trial, which began in December, is expected to resume next week, with Lai taking the stand for the first time as defense arguments begin.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Potentially impacting this year’s race, the San Jose Police Department placed Truong on leave after the district attorney’s office charged him with felony grand theft tied to mortgage fraud allegations.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to detectives, on the same day the allegations were reported, the victim conducted a phone call with Torres — monitored by police — in which Torres admitted to abusing the victim and at least one other underage relative.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Assertions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertions. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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