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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Then her schoolmates were right in tune in the pool to claim their first championship.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Milford captured its second straight boys championship and fourth in the past five seasons, while Putnam claimed its first state title in program history, sealing the upset of two‑time defending champion Agawam with a dramatic pinfall in the final match of the day.—
Brian Fabry,
Boston Herald,
22 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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Uludag denied the accusations during questioning, insisting that his posts were legitimate criticism made in his capacity as a judiciary reporter, according to court documents published by Cumhuriyet newspaper.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The French insisted that their routine had a high level of difficulty and that they had been rewarded justly.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 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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