avouching

verb

present participle of avouch
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
  1. guaranteeing
  2. claiming
  3. declaring
  4. affirming
  5. alleging
  6. asserting
  7. certifying
  8. insisting
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  • On March 23, 1932, the miners saw another step forward in guaranteeing their rights.
    — Elijah TanAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • In February 2025, Sanders signed a bill guaranteeing every student free breakfast regardless of free or reduced lunch eligibility.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
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  • The Washington Post reported that Adjepong filed a motion claiming his ex-wife was violating their settlement agreement by preventing him from seeing his child in January 2025.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Scammers claiming to belong to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard have also tricked shipping firms into sending hefty payments to their cryptocurrency wallets in exchange for safe passage.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
Definition of claiming
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  • Montse declaring herself the daughter of God, and that the words her daughters sing are dictated to her by God and part of her mission to save humanity via music.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The Tates’ triumphant return to Miami functioned as something of a litmus test for conservative personalities, with some declaring that their brand of masculinity had no place in the party.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of declaring
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  • In 2025, McDonald’s DAR chapter in Mount Pleasant obtained a legal memorandum from the Center for American Liberty affirming the DAR’s right under the First Amendment to prohibit transgender members.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Executives overwhelmingly prioritize emotional intelligence, work ethic, and problem-solving for hiring and leadership, with 90% affirming their importance.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of affirming
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  • The family of a 23-year-old man killed in a wrong-way crash is suing the Florida Department of Transportation, alleging that detection software designed to prevent such incidents failed on the night of the tragedy.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • But let’s circle back to the dramatic ending of last week’s Rocky Horror party, when Georgia told Emira about the transphobic comment Charlie had made (alleging that her boyfriend was actually gay).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of alleging
Verb
  • There’s another comparison between Homer and the Bible that demonstrates parallels between Jesus and Odysseus while asserting Jesus’ superiority,MacDonald says.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Anthropic’s guardrail was a sentence in a prompt asserting the internet was not there.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserting
Verb
  • Detecting an anomaly is also different from certifying land as clear.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began certifying testosterone blood tests for quality, accuracy, and reliability.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of certifying
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  • Palantir says insisting on using local suppliers can come at the expense of public services and safety.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Improving diagnostics and supportive measures for autism For many years, clinicians have tried to treat differences in face processing by insisting autistic patients make eye contact—which researchers now know doesn’t work.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of insisting
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“Avouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouching. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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