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as in testifies (to)
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 claims
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 declares
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 avouches
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
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When Lawrence declares the Cowboys as a team that isn’t going to win a Super Bowl in the next few years — Lawrence signed a three-year deal in Seattle — the core of the team is understandably going to take offense to that.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The source who spoke with PEOPLE insists that the dispute stems from governance concerns, not personal grievances.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Ali insists the country can balance climate leadership and fossil fuel exploitation.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The government asserts that no information has been shared under the memorandum to date, and any future disclosures would be lawful and protected by stringent confidentiality requirements.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace Report repeatedly asserts that organizations with high employee engagement are 23% more profitable than those with disengaged employees.—
Dr. Samantha Madhosingh,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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An investigation revealed two employees got into a physical altercation the night before, and the victim alleges the suspect punched them twice in the face.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The eight-page complaint alleges that Crocket’s campaign accepted a total of $610 from 56 separate transactions in 2023 and 2024 from a 73-year-old retiree who was allegedly unaware of the donations.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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As an annual tradition, since 2022, Drake has given away free chicken sandwiches on his birthday, and announces the giveaway to his approximately 144 million followers on Instagram.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In laying out plans for future years, Huang announces further iterations of the chip, like the Vera Ruben NVL144, named after a scientist working on dark matter.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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If a pope dies, the person who certifies his death is the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who currently is Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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Film work and a professorship of professional practice at Rutgers University extend her resume, which certifies Tanowitz as one of the busiest dance makers on the scene today.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
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But, as the failure of Prohibition attests, drinking is deeply embedded in our society.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Stun with subtlety Penny tile on the wall can give your bathroom just the right pop of color, attests Denise Hall Montgomery.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Avouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouches. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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