avouches

present tense third-person singular of avouch
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
3

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouches
Verb
  • The agreement also guarantees her a neutral reference for prospective employers.
    Corey Schmidt July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Again, being on a boat guarantees the best chances of a clear horizon for unobstructed views to the west-northwest.
    Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • China claims to be well on the way to putting people on the Moon by 2030, less than four years away.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • In the lawsuit, the city claims Kaizen Lounge and Jackson have committed multiple code violations.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The site declares that beans reign supreme in blue zones and stand at the heart of longevity eating everywhere, pointing to black beans in Nicoya, lentils and garbanzo and white beans across the Mediterranean, and soybeans in Okinawa.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Kelly looks into the camera and declares the Fairway attorney and former Obama Commerce Department official has the strength, judgment and backbone to continue her legacy.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The drone business boom Last year, Thunder Tiger’s Overkill drones became the first from an Asian company to qualify for the Pentagon’s Blue Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Cleared List, which certifies commercial drones for use by the US military.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
  • If Hoskins certifies the referendum, the court said, the map would be retroactively suspended.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Hodgepodge of city documents De Borbon insists short-term rentals are legal at The Club, where about 545 of the 643 units are Airbnbs.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Most concerningly, The Hawk insists on making Hawkins a hero in his own life.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Formed through the groundbreaking JYP/Republic Records A2K competition, which blended Western artists with K-pop training, the quartet now asserts significant artistic autonomy.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Iran quickly responds with strikes against Israel and across the Gulf region and asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and natural gas supplies from the Gulf.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • As the unfolding case of the Smithsonian attests, museum leaders occupy a pivotal position in American public life, balancing obligations to historical truth, institutional stakeholders, and the communities whose record they are entrusted to keep.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • Club Kid is funny, and filled with deft jokes, but there’s a stylistic exuberance to it that attests to how Firstman wasn’t just thinking in terms of verbal punchlines.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Without the air conditioning, security and electricity of the motel rooms, the plaintiffs are in danger, the suit alleges.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The company also didn’t obtain a court order before selling or auctioning the vehicles, the lawsuit alleges.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Avouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouches. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!