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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
Flávio Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing and asserts that Vorcaro’s money was used to produce a movie about his father’s life.
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
If the legislature exceeded its authority, then the lawsuit asserts that the new map cannot be used.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The neoliberal consensus asserts that inequality is the price of economic growth.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
This move is part of an even larger reorganization by the agency (though NASA asserts that this doesn't mean layoffs).
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 May 2026
The report released Thursday asserts that reimbursements to the city for personal charges were negligible.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Such mishaps arise when an author asserts a statement of fact and asks AI for a citation, Topaz explained.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Meeks bill asserts a different view, saying NATO has been invaluable in promoting global peace.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 May 2026
Astin asserts that negotiations don’t always have to include brinksmanship.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
ABC News, 26 May 2026
If the legislature exceeded its authority, then the lawsuit asserts that the new map cannot be used.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The neoliberal consensus asserts that inequality is the price of economic growth.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
This move is part of an even larger reorganization by the agency (though NASA asserts that this doesn't mean layoffs).
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 May 2026
The report released Thursday asserts that reimbursements to the city for personal charges were negligible.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Such mishaps arise when an author asserts a statement of fact and asks AI for a citation, Topaz explained.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Meeks bill asserts a different view, saying NATO has been invaluable in promoting global peace.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 May 2026
Astin asserts that negotiations don’t always have to include brinksmanship.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserts
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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How we are perceived is often not up to us, the painting declares.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Flanagan’s campaign argues this year’s will be different because Craig has skipped the convention altogether.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Commentary and opinions The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath, with worse yet to come, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Lind insists her parents did not help the casting effort, as the couple had misgivings about their kids following them in the business.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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But on Change of Plans, the outfit's newest album — out now — frontman Isaac Gibson proudly proclaims that the humble group of musicians from Castlewood finally sounds most like themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Pratt wants to add more police officers, rein in the power of public employee unions and spend less on brand-new housing for the homeless, the ad proclaims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tori Ballif Gibbons, a San Francisco attorney representing the town council, contends the new lawsuit deals with different legal issues than her client’s previous case.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Google contends that none of these bypasses actually work.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Billy Pope last month, also alleges Sumstad was driving a city vehicle under the influence previously.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The state alleges there were four adults and two children inside the home at the time of the shooting.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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After the massive trauma crisis is resolved, Owen professes his desire to be with Teddy and move to Paris, where Teddy was considering a once-in-a-lifetime research position.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Vance professes to be ‘obsessed’ with UFO files Trump appears skeptical about the existence of extraterrestrial life.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Ferrari claims the setup delivers driving dynamics unlike any current production EV.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The outlet claims that Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, are fully on their mom’s side, and Urban isn’t pleased.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2026
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“Asserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserts. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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