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as in declares
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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as in argues
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
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as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully
vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish
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Recent Examples of asserts
Even the most qualified professionals hit roadblocks during a job search, Augustine asserts.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The judge's order asserts that Anthropic pirated more than 7 million copies of books.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
China asserts sovereignty over more than 80 percent of the South China Sea, a conduit for roughly one-third of global maritime trade and believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In the teaser, Cami Miller (Demi Moore) asserts herself as the new sole owner of M-Tex oil following the death of her husband in Season 1.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Similarly, in Greek mythology, the tale of King Erysichthon asserts that the felling of a tree is an indicator of moral failure, which invites divine retribution.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Pinta asserts the visibility of the Pride flag is more important than ever for Lake County.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
As grandly overwhelming as this statement is, this motive, which Sartre asserts should also appeal for change, can help reveal our sources.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Instead, Chinese propaganda asserts that the economy is fine.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The judge's order asserts that Anthropic pirated more than 7 million copies of books.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
China asserts sovereignty over more than 80 percent of the South China Sea, a conduit for roughly one-third of global maritime trade and believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In the teaser, Cami Miller (Demi Moore) asserts herself as the new sole owner of M-Tex oil following the death of her husband in Season 1.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Similarly, in Greek mythology, the tale of King Erysichthon asserts that the felling of a tree is an indicator of moral failure, which invites divine retribution.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Pinta asserts the visibility of the Pride flag is more important than ever for Lake County.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
As grandly overwhelming as this statement is, this motive, which Sartre asserts should also appeal for change, can help reveal our sources.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Instead, Chinese propaganda asserts that the economy is fine.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserts
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Continue reading … 'DESPICABLE' – Sen Paul fires back after VP Vance declares terminating cartel members is 'best use of' US military.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Emily declares, despite half the women at the table wincing at the idea.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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Runge argues in The Great Healthcare Disruption that innovation without humanity risks leaving patients behind, while humanity without innovation risks stalling medical progress.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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And seabed curtains could divert warm water toward other glaciers, the paper argues, or disrupt the upwelling of nutrients that feed phytoplankton—a crucial food for many other species.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Still, the daughter insists that this is about more than sensitivity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levine Cava contends the helicopter budget has always belonged within the Fire Rescue department, which provides the pilots and maintains the choppers.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges Patel acknowledged to Driscoll that firing FBI agents without cause would violate internal FBI rules and probably federal law as well.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to vindicating Harvard’s First Amendment claims, the judge held that the administration had violated Title VI, which prohibits discrimination in higher education based on race and national origin.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 3,000 Peruvians live there yet Colombia also claims the island.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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For society, all sorts of complex questions arise if the basic science affirms the conditions necessary for exploiting the water.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The mayor's order affirms that Chicago police officers will continue to enforce state and local laws, but will not work with the National Guard or federal agents on patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement or other law enforcement actions.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Asserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserts. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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