1
as in testifying (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 claiming
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 declaring
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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Instead, the Senate is expected to vote on two partisan bills and defeat them both — essentially guaranteeing that many who buy their health insurance on the ACA marketplaces see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
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Atlanta fell to 4-9, guaranteeing an eighth straight losing season, which ties a franchise record for an organization where ignominious records aren’t easy to obtain.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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The protest letter was sent days before the 20th anniversary of Katrina, which caused catastrophic flooding in New Orleans and devastating destruction along the Gulf Coast in August 2005, claiming the lives of more than 1,800 people.—
Tim Reid,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Verite News and ProPublica estimated about 760 prisoners were convicted by nonunanimous juries based on a 2018 list provided by the Oregon Department of Justice of people who had filed lawsuits claiming their convictions were unconstitutional.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Storms are expected to continue on Thursday, with the CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather team declaring a Next Weather Alert Day.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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On May 26, 2026, the governor of Massachusetts celebrated his achievements by declaring that day Frantzdy Pierrot Day in the state.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Chicago is not being investigated for any reason other than one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country is actually welcoming and affirming its student body.—
Taneesha Henderson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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That was such a powerful, affirming moment for me.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In 2023, the International Federation for Human Rights based in France submitted a petition to the United Nations alleging numerous violations of human rights and due process, including the lack of a legal basis for the arrests and discriminatory treatment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Shell countersued, alleging that Cipriani was attempting to exploit their fleeting relationship to shake him down for an undeserved payday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Asia-Pacific governments are increasingly asserting control over data produced by their citizens, businesses, and public bodies.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Four Republicans joined with Democrats to support a resolution asserting the legislative branch's war authority and blocking further hostilities in the region.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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As officials inch closer to certifying primary election results in the race for California's next governor as well as the mayor of its largest city, frontrunners appeared to continue to emerge in two of the state's key races.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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California and Massachusetts have also passed similar measures, with Massachusetts certifying their statewide union just last week, on May 26.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Iran has repeatedly refused for years to fully end its nuclear program, insisting it’s designed to protect Iran’s sovereignty and not to build a nuclear weapon.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Paula Conaway alleged she was harassed and ultimately demoted from her position as deputy chief for insisting on accountability for officers under her command.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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“Avouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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