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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  • The government will become the company’s large shareholder at 15% while at the same time guaranteeing the purchase of all the rare earth magnets that MP’s new plant produces for 10 years.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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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  • The City of Malibu is declaring a local emergency to quickly remove homeless encampments as hazardous fire conditions set in.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, the decree declaring the partial mobilization that Putin signed in September 2022 is open-ended, allowing authorities to resume it if needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of declaring
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  • This is another example of a company affirming the value of Nvidia chips in their server racks.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The United States is set to take the lead in the Geneva Consensus Declaration, an international agreement focused on promoting women’s health, strengthening families, and affirming the protection of human life.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 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
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  • 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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  • The world’s most critical waterway remains functionally closed, despite the president insisting that the US retains total control of it.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When confronted with this brazen conflict of standards during last week’s special session, members of the General Assembly simply dismissed the contradiction, insisting that the law does not apply to them.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of insisting
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