averred

verb

past tense of aver
1
as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully was tearfully averring his innocence

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2
as in declared
to state clearly and strongly averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for averred
  1. insisted
  2. declared
  3. alleged
  4. asserted
  5. claimed
  6. professed
  7. contended
  8. proclaimed
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  • The company has insisted that the WBD deal is pro-competitive, and has asserted that the deal’s opponents are driven by political concerns, including the prospect of CNN changing hands.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This caused a strained relationship with the company after city officials insisted the extra cost should be covered by PCL.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of insisted
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  • Experts believe the virus was spreading in the mining town of Mongbwalu as early as February, months before authorities declared the outbreak on May 15.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The new totals come some three months since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of declared
Verb
  • Paul Robinson, the father of a student, is alleged to have tried to conceal evidence and obstruct the investigation.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Davis has previously alleged that, amid mushrooming violence between the two groups, Combs had offered Davis a bounty on the lives of his rivals, Knight and Shakur.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • Yet the vice president asserted that Iran will feel a much greater impact.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Despite missing out on the World Cup's Best Player, Mourinho asserted Real Madrid's midfield, including Tchouameni, Camavinga, and Valverde, has no deficit, even after Kroos and Modric's exits.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserted
Verb
  • In his comments, the most substantial since taking on the new role, Rezaei also claimed the US’ attack on Iran had encouraged countries to seek protection by acquiring nuclear weapons.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The league also claimed Gold participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of claimed
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  • There certainly may be a kernel of truth to Musk’s professed safety concerns, but plowing through bollards that are explitly designed to protect pedestrians from rogue drivers isn’t helping his case.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In the probation report after the conviction, Brambles again professed his innocence.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of professed
Verb
  • Espinosa has contended that the ethics commission, not the city, is the proper venue for the investigation.
    — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a wide-ranging exclusive interview aired Tuesday, Dudum contended the allegations stemmed from a misunderstanding of how the company is altering healthcare.
    — Jacqueline Corba, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of contended
Verb
  • In 2024, when the National Electoral Council proclaimed Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election without publishing the results, opposition tallies indicated the opposition candidate, Edmundo González, had won.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mother Teresa was proclaimed a saint by Pope Francis during a canonization ceremony at the Vatican.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of proclaimed
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“Averred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averred. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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