1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
was tearfully averring his innocence
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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes
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Recent Examples of aver
The United States deserves a lot of the blame for the present state of the Middle East, Donald Trump averred in a Tuesday night press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
The artist also averred that Germany was turning a blind eye to Islamophobia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 25 Nov. 2024
Or averred that Biden was sharp as a tack and that anyone who suggested otherwise was a jerk.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
In Berlin, however, the Soviet ambassador to Germany, after months of equivocation, finally averred that Germany’s actions signaled an imminent invasion.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2017
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
The artist also averred that Germany was turning a blind eye to Islamophobia.
—News Desk, Artforum, 25 Nov. 2024
Or averred that Biden was sharp as a tack and that anyone who suggested otherwise was a jerk.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
In Berlin, however, the Soviet ambassador to Germany, after months of equivocation, finally averred that Germany’s actions signaled an imminent invasion.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aver
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Over the years, Beckham doubled down on having no regrets over the sarong, insisting past fashion choices were entirely his own.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to Kahn, the editorial was published with a disclaimer, added by ADA leadership, insisting that the ADA had nothing to do with developing or writing the article.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
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On a sunny afternoon in May 2024, a hundred New England foodies gathered on the steps of the US Capitol to declare New Haven, Connecticut—in as official a manner as possible—the pizza capital of the United States.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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He was charged additionally with failing to declare consulting income on his tax returns from 2020 to 2022.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The request alleges Applegate tried to open Carpenter’s front door on May 23.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Police allege the pair targeted young men through dating apps, convincing them to meet in person before robbing and assaulting them.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Borderless identity also introduces geopolitical complexity where nation-states increasingly assert digital sovereignty.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The language push comes amid signs of a shift in some other Gulf countries, where younger locals are no longer looking so much to the West for validation and are increasingly comfortable asserting their identity in their own language.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Attorneys say Gray intervened in fight Attorneys claim Gray was attempting to break up a fight when Tarver pulled out a gun and shot him.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Carolla then turned more serious, professing his lifelong love of the medium.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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That’s when Crowley professed his own love for the angel and asked him to leave Heaven and Hell behind, too.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Prosecutors argue the order is needed to protect the jury pool, while defense attorneys contend the request is unsupported and unnecessary.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, two contending teams made blockbuster trades in efforts to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 61.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The court affirmed Cichuniec’s conviction for second-degree assault related to the unlawful administration of drugs, leaving that conviction intact, the decision states.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The Secretary of State’s office did not affirm the results of the November 2024 presidential race until weeks later in December.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Aver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aver. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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