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as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully
avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable
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as in professed
to state clearly and strongly
avowed their undying love for each other
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Recent Examples of avowed
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2022
An avowed minimalist, Ogle moves from place to place with few possessions.
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Tim Sullivan,
The Courier-Journal,
25 Nov. 2021
Steven Rowley,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced.
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Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
An avowed white supremacist writing about Indigenous peoples is unlikely to fly these days.
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John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2022
An avowed minimalist, Ogle moves from place to place with few possessions.
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Tim Sullivan,
The Courier-Journal,
25 Nov. 2021
Verb
But Byron’s answer was immediate and avowed.
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Steven Rowley,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced.
—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avowed
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Their stated reasoning did not hinge on party interests, and federal courts have said partisan gerrymandering is constitutionally permissible.
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Reimposing a crude oil export ban would tell the world that America is willing to surrender one of its clearest economic and strategic advantages for a policy that would not even accomplish its stated goal.
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According to department officials, the complaint alleged that when girls object to sharing spaces with boys, the district puts the burden on the girls to find other facilities.
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The suit, which seeks over $1 million in damages, alleged that Tesla has repeatedly made claims that its self-driving features are safe.
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The emergency proclamation was declared by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who said that thousands of air purifiers and masks have been distributed to residents impacted by fire and smoke.
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The renovations were declared complete and the pool was refilled by June 9th.
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.
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Meloni has insisted that any use of Italian bases for offensive operations would require parliamentary backing.
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One of the key requirements insisted on by the city was that the entire facility be rated to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane.
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This was something that Clarkson, who has professed his love for the car on more than one occasion, would end up documenting on Top Gear.
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McAfee has professed the benefits of unpasteurized milk in public libraries and chiropractor offices.
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Of course, the unequivocal evangelists of flip-flops are none other than the Olsen twins, whose own label The Row sells a number of luxe pairs that’s seen equal amounts of division and desire; many of which are mainstays in warm-weather wardrobes of Zoë Kravitz and Jennifer Lawrence.
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When asked whether Americans should expect similar operations in countries such as Ecuador and Guatemala, where Washington has expanded security cooperation, Hegseth offered an unequivocal answer.
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The woman claimed that the street vendor had thrown the Mexican seasoning — Tajin — on her face.
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Iran has not claimed responsibility.
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“Avowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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