1
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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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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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 union claims the company wants to eliminate more than 100 jobs, cut salaries, and install AI surveillance systems.—
Jacob Sarracino,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The result is that, despite existing household pains owing to more expensive fuel, a resurgent kidnapping crisis that exposes deep security vulnerabilities, and external pressure from a US government that claims Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, Tinubu has expanded his base and looks strong.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, as lunar visibility varies by location, some Muslim communities follow the moonsighting of Saudi Arabia or the nearest Muslim country, while others begin Ramadan as soon as any nation declares a moonsighting, and yet others opt to wait for their own local moonsighting.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.—
Stephanie Douglas,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And a reminder that bigness only guarantees quantity, not quality.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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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,
18 Feb. 2026
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Braves leadership, meanwhile, insists the rotation is good enough to contend.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Byrne and Slim’s score insists that not even death can stop the beat of this democratic spirit.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pavia insists his case is about a group boycott of former JUCO players and asserts that case law is on his side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Netflix asserts that retail streaming prices will go down, arguing that consumers see HBO Max as complementary to Netflix’s service, and as such competitors like Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+/Hulu will be forced to keep pricing in check to fight for market share.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Torrez alleges that Meta failed to properly safeguard apps like Instagram and Facebook from online predators and made misleading statements about the overall safety of its platform.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a complaint filed in April 2025, Mecklenburg County resident Sheikh Omar Tariq alleges that Heider failed to perform a leak test or imaging studies following his May 5, 2022 surgery at what was then Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The government announces June 3 as election day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson announces he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 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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“Avouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouches. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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