avouches

verb

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

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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
  1. guarantees
  2. claims
  3. declares
  4. certifies
  5. insists
  6. asserts
  7. attests
  8. alleges
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  • That almost guarantees that this roster will have a lot of turnover, as that’s become the new norm for KU (and most schools).
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • For many recent graduates, earning a degree no longer guarantees an easy path to employment.
    — Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.
    — Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The resolution further claims that the university’s staffing cuts were also tied to overall enrollment declines, while the law school’s enrollment is increasing.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of claims
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  • Its exterior wall declares its name in bold black-and-white graphics.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS DINING HABITS — Actor declares one popular fry 'aren't fries,' igniting fierce online debate.
    — , FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of declares
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  • 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
Definition of certifies
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  • Kyiv has accused Iran of supply drones to Russia; Iran insists it is not involved in the war in Ukraine.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Erdogan's government insists that Turkey’s courts are impartial and act independently of political pressure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of insists
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  • The 2026 Neurodiversity in Business Report, based on extensive data, asserts neuroinclusion is now about strategic work design, management capability, and talent retention, not just awareness.
    — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 asserts that Iran can never develop a nuclear weapon—a promise the regime has made in the past.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 July 2026
Definition of asserts
Verb
  • After ten years of working at Harlow’s, Romandia attests that artists are attracted to playing at more intimate venues like Harlow’s in Sacramento.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Our shopping writer Julia Harrison attests that Made In’s cookware is one of the most affordable and high-quality options on the kitchen market.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of attests
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  • The complaint alleges that the woman picked up her son from her business in Mankato after receiving calls from him in the hours following the shooting.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges both officers violated department policy by using deadly force against a person who did not present an imminent threat of serious physical injury or death.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleges
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“Avouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouches. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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