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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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One of the brothers claims that Busfield rubbed his genitals and touched his buttocks during the production, per the warrant.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026 -
No additional configuration or calibration is required, the company claims.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nobody goes home this week, but Ru still declares Kenya and Mandy the bottom two, saving Juicy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
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Teams had until the end of the day to sign the 112-page document, which guarantees access to top-level Cup Series races and a revenue stream, and 13 of 15 organizations reluctantly agreed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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And yet, as both the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences ultimately proved, no amount of planning guarantees success.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The strategy is designed to reshape the board that twice rejected Paramount’s bid and to rally investors behind a rival deal Ellison insists is superior on both value and risk.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, Alex insists that’s impossible.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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This asserts that there is only one China and that Taiwan must not be recognised as a sovereign state outside Beijing’s control.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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The most recent complaint against Merriam asserts that clerks have begun leaving Merriam’s staff or declining employment because of concern about mistreatment.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
1 Jan. 2026
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Their mother claimed, the warrant alleges, that the crew used to distribute iPads so that parents could watch their children from another area during filming, but that once Busfield was hired, this practice stopped.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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In November 2023, the indictment alleges that Lopez Alvarez, Posas Alvarenga, and other CLS members murdered a person after using a fake Instagram account to lure them into the woods in Baltimore.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now, the big question for analysts seems to be when, not if, Abivax announces a deal.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The third bill from Schroer would require a professional sports team that announces plans to relocate to another state to charge an extra $50 on every ticket sold and an additional 5% charge on all purchases inside the stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Deciding to pause operations this year jeopardized Martin's accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission [HLC], an independent agency that certifies the quality of colleges and universities nationwide.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Avouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouches. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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