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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  • One element could be Paramount setting up a governance structure guaranteeing the independence of news outlets like CBS News and CNN, perhaps through an independent board.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In May, the University of Chicago unveiled one of the most generous aid packages, guaranteeing free tuition starting in the fall of 2027 for undergraduate students from families with annual income less than $250,000.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
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  • Romero, known for his outspoken personality, makes his initial defense after claiming the title from Ryan Garcia.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In one case, the Administration wanted to place a citizenship question on census forms, claiming that this would somehow help protect minorities’ voting rights.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of claiming
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  • Path two runs through Congress, where Senators Schiff and Curtis have a bill declaring the quiet part, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, and the AGA is lobbying for exactly that.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rokita said in a statement that nothing in Indiana’s emergency powers statutes prevent the governor from declaring separate emergencies based on different factors.
    — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of declaring
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  • Research confirms that affirming personal values significantly reduces stress and rumination, even proactively.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An Ohio city council will vote in an upcoming meeting on a resolution affirming the beaver as the community's historic symbol.
    — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirming
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  • Shortly after the video published, LINXS sued LAWA alleging multiple breaches of contract.
    — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those complaints, alleging improper handling of remains, have since been consolidated.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleging
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  • Yes, some companies are asserting that automation has made many employees redundant, and are conducting layoffs accordingly.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserting
Verb
  • Just last month, the FAA said Boeing would again be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The clerk also has specific duties like certifying tax levies to the state auditor and county collector.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of certifying
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  • But by insisting to stay in office for the remainder of his term, Edwards could extend the scrutiny over his behavior.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sources say Newcastle are now privately insisting the 21-year-old will not leave.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of insisting
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“Avouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouching. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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