avouchments

noun

plural of avouchment
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something your avouchment of his good intentions means he won't be disciplined

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  1. declarations
  2. assertions
  3. claims
Noun
  • Dobbins responded with declarations that reflected his confidence.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • So too is the poet’s journey—a series of declarations, and a repetition of change.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of declarations
Noun
  • Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Multiple individuals within the world of independent film backed up Skolnick’s assertions about his reputation and the wider industry to IndieWire.
    — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of assertions
Noun
  • Gilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The probe found no criminal wrongdoing, at which point Spitzer shifted to negotiating towards a civil disposition with GKN and announced the claims program.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of claims
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“Avouchments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouchments. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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