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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
These assertions are self-evident but fishy.
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
On Monday evening, the FDA released its note to doctors about a possible link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism, which was more measured than the president's assertions.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
There is no evidence of those assertions.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The discussion Friday included a number of fringe ideas promoted by anti-vaccine groups, including claims that injuries caused by the Covid vaccines aren’t being well documented or that the shots can lead to cancer or birth defects — assertions not supported by scientific evidence.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Despite rumors and online assertions, authorities have not confirmed a motive for the shooting.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Other assertions about Kirk’s legacy have been more divisive.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Watch the monologue Lopez said vague assertions about violence are more troubling because the administration isn't offering evidence of what specific organizations may have broked which actual laws.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
During the recent measles outbreak centered in Texas, the Pandemic Center’s data contradicted Kennedy’s assertions that the crisis was subsiding, Jennifer Nuzzo, the director of the Pandemic Center, told me.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
On Monday evening, the FDA released its note to doctors about a possible link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism, which was more measured than the president's assertions.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
There is no evidence of those assertions.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The discussion Friday included a number of fringe ideas promoted by anti-vaccine groups, including claims that injuries caused by the Covid vaccines aren’t being well documented or that the shots can lead to cancer or birth defects — assertions not supported by scientific evidence.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Despite rumors and online assertions, authorities have not confirmed a motive for the shooting.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Other assertions about Kirk’s legacy have been more divisive.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Watch the monologue Lopez said vague assertions about violence are more troubling because the administration isn't offering evidence of what specific organizations may have broked which actual laws.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
During the recent measles outbreak centered in Texas, the Pandemic Center’s data contradicted Kennedy’s assertions that the crisis was subsiding, Jennifer Nuzzo, the director of the Pandemic Center, told me.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertions
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Trackhouse Racing, Spire Motorsports, Kaulig Racing and Haas Factory Team were the only charter-holding teams not included in the declarations.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The bold declarations in the lyrics express that those who want to love give it their all.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, the reality is that peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US and Europe are clearly stalled, if at worse dead with many contentions from both sides surrounding security concerns and, importantly, trade sanctions.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plan also contradicts the Prime Minister’s frequent claims that the Palestinian Authority will have no role in a postwar Gaza.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Both sides will submit fuller legal arguments and the Department of Homeland Security may be ordered to produce its internal decision record.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Augustine rose quickly, dazzling as a public advocate, trading arguments with Christians and skeptics alike.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Global organization Human Rights Watch accused the festival of diverting attention away from allegations of the government’s severe repression of free speech and criticized comedians for performing on the behest of an oppressive regime.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The New York Jets have responded to allegations made by former employee Elaine Chen.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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None of those jack-of-all-trades models came up with the hypotheses that proved experimentally correct.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Danish police Chief Superintendent Jens Jespersen told reporters on Tuesday authorities were investigating several hypotheses, including the possibility that the drones were launched from ships.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Assertions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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