AVERS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

avers

verb

present tense third-person singular of aver

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully was tearfully averring his innocence

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as in declares

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

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Recent Examples of avers Article 4 of the PRC constitution guarantees equality for all its 56 ethnic groups, though in reality the national vision hews to a Han Chinese orthodoxy, which avers a direct lineage from the early Yellow River basin tribes. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

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Remm insists that while his team meticulously plans the guest experience, interpersonal feuds do not factor into the seating chart.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Despite questions about the UN’s legitimacy and its increasing marginalization, Forti insists that the United Nations still matters.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of insists

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The Justice Department alleges that UCSF’s medical school illegally favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian applicants when selecting its incoming classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
The city alleges the nonprofit obtained a state grant through a fraudulent application and failed to properly notify officials or meet community-engagement requirements.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleges

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The company claims the system can increase a turbine installation’s power output by up to 50% without burning additional fuel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Moore claims she was deprived of a fair hearing and that the arbitrator exceeded permissible authority and disregarded the law.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of claims

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In the following episode, Maggie professes her love to Lizzie.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of professes

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In turn, prosecutors are repeating their arguments that the defendant is a threat to more than paper goods and profits, as his attorney proclaims.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The bipartisan measure honors Jackie and proclaims that Friday September 4, 2026 is California Wildlife Day to honor her memory and celebrate the Golden State’s biodiversity.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

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