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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House Democrats helped tank the legislation in a 198-218 vote, virtually guaranteeing the program will lapse on Friday at midnight.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026 -
But when the Legislature voted last year to extend the state climate program, that provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The litigation continued through 2025 and into 2026, with both sides claiming victories at various stages.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming she was defamed in the recent America’s Next Top Model docuseries Reality Check.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
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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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That was such a powerful, affirming moment for me.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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In Joliet, residents sued the City Council last month to block a 795-acre data center project, alleging violations of the Open Meetings Act.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Israel had continuously attacked Lebanon since a November 2024 ceasefire, alleging that Hezbollah failed to withdraw from border areas.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 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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Beijing and Moscow are asserting themselves in the belief that America is on the decline.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 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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Los Angeles County election officials are expected to continue updating vote totals in the coming weeks before certifying the election.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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