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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
But that document raised serious questions about recent assertions made by the city in a related lawsuit.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump earlier said Iran agreed to stop the execution of eight women protesters, though Tehran has pushed back on his assertions that the women were going to be executed.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump earlier said Iran agreed to stop the execution of eight women protesters, though Tehran has pushed back on his assertions that the women were going to be executed.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertions
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These proposals influenced numerous other declarations and treaties, including Europe’s Copyright for Creativity, the Access to Knowledge Treaty, and the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Development Agenda.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
23 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
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lead with calm confidence, but keep your claims grounded.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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If that timeline holds, closing arguments would take place on May 5, and a sentencing verdict could come that same day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The health and environmental arguments for these political positions have been argued to death, but Barrett says that the economic consequences of dirty air are often overlooked.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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