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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  • While the case settled, Fairey had insisted his artistic transformation of an Associated Press photograph constituted fair use.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux insisted underage drinking is a problem that bar owners must address.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of insisted
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  • The Associated Press declared Matsui the winner Tuesday afternoon over Vang, a Sacramento City Council member who entered the race pushing for a new generation of Democratic leadership.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Sanaa was declared the political capital and Saleh the interim president, with Aden as the economic capital, Beidh as the vice president, and Attas as the prime minister.
    — Manfred W. Wenner All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of declared
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  • Others charged registered to vote and cast their ballots the same day despite not being eligible, the DOJ alleged.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Perry did not specifically request testimony from Mecklenburg, who has since retired under protest and alleged in court that Boutros threw her under the bus to protect himself.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of alleged
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  • Michelle asserted that the British government knows what happened was wrong.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Defense attorney Steve Haney asserted during the first trial that prosecutors lacked physical evidence linking Rinderknecht to arson or any records showing an intent to commit arson.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of asserted
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  • Iran established a chokehold on the strait, a vital strategic waterway in global trade, at the beginning of the war, and has claimed attacks on tankers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Wokoso academics have long claimed that Latinos turn conservative in a desire to become white.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of claimed
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  • Pagliaro initially professed his love to his victims before moving to threats, Sullivan said.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Davis, who was acquitted at his four-month capital murder trial and professed his innocence ever since, died Friday at his home in Colleyville, a stepson, Trey Davis, said on Sunday.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of professed
Verb
  • Mansion also contended that a physician touted Mounjaro as a weight loss option during a luncheon sponsored by the drugmaker, according to the suit filed in federal court in Texas.
    — Senior, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The union has long contended that teams can generate revenue and profits outside of the MLB club through mixed-use developments, RSN ownership and other avenues.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of contended
Verb
  • And in races from Kentucky to Indiana to South Carolina, candidates loudly proclaimed their support for blocking private equity from gobbling up housing.
    — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Newsom recently proclaimed a state of emergency in September due to the El Niño, which some forecasters predict could be the strongest on record.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Averred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averred. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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