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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3
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouching
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Treat any message claiming your Meta account or other services will be disabled within days with caution.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The president signed an executive order in September declaring antifa a domestic terrorist organization.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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That included openly declaring his hatred for the LDS church.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each party blocked the other’s stopgap proposal, guaranteeing a shutdown, the first since 2019.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition gives viewers a chance to see not only the original Constitution when it was ratified but also the amendments that have revised it over time, notably by guaranteeing Black men and then all women the right to vote.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The litigation in that case resolved hundreds of lawsuits alleging the company ignored red flags while filling prescriptions for opioid pain medication.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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India doesn’t have explicitly uniform intellectual property rights like the US, but courts have routinely sided with stars alleging such violations.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In asserting a public interest in making the airwaves safe for the First Amendment, the words of a Mae West or a Jimmy Kimmel may be the best place to draw a line in the ether.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Official sources denied rumors of a collapse in the country’s healthcare system due to the outbreak, insisting that hospitals had the capacity to admit patients.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Farley’s personal approach—insisting on a welding summer job for his own son—mirrors Ford’s institutional initiatives.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Swift had given short notice to her fans, announcing the release of the movie just two weeks ago in an Instagram post.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift began her Instagram caption announcing the cinematic event.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Avouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouching. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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