1
as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class
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2
as in to claim
to state as a fact usually forcefully
avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life
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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouch
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The unions pointed to December and January revenues that have exceeded projections and called for a stand-alone meeting once a clearer picture of Proposition 98 funding — the state’s constitutional formula that guarantees minimum funding for K-12 schools — emerges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
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Jessica Holmes, education program budget manager at the Department of Finance, said that approach was the only way to guarantee there would be spots for 4-year-olds statewide, even in areas where private child care providers are scarce.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aljorna, the affidavit claimed, hit a light pole before fleeing from the car, with an ICE agent chasing him on foot toward the home.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Call 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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Recently, the company announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and declared a dividend of 48 cents per share for the first quarter, payable on March 31.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The city declared a local emergency to expedite its response.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, Meyer certified the rebuttal in Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s landmark arbitration case in which Skubal was awarded a $32 million salary for 2026.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The judge cited a procedural misstep by government attorneys who failed to properly certify a key document required under federal law.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Also, the People of our Country are insisting on Citizenship, and No Mail-In Ballots, with exceptions for Military, Disability, Illness, or Travel.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Daily News has a duty to verify facts asserted in op-eds.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a January 16 court filing supporting criminal charges against the two men, the DOJ asserted Aljorna was the one driving the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Aside from funding and safety, members said ensuring equitable access to gender-affirming care was a key priority.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of immigrants are currently being detained in large detention centers where detainees, lawyers and activists have alleged abuse and poor conditions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bally’s ultimately scrapped the minority requirements in April 2025 and refiled the IPO following federal lawsuits alleging the offering discriminated against white men.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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