1
as in insists
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 declares
to state clearly and strongly
avowed their undying love for each other
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Recent Examples of avows
Conger avows that at his shop, AI’s adoption hasn’t cost a single job.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
McG has gotten down into the dirt to do some of the planting himself, the studio manager avows.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
McG has gotten down into the dirt to do some of the planting himself, the studio manager avows.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avows
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ulbrich insists he was always convinced that those predictions were wrong.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Maureen Groppe The arguments are in the history books as Chief Justice John Roberts declares, after slightly more than two hours of oral arguments, that the case has been submitted.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the government declares, implicitly or explicitly, that people don’t matter, investors should listen.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another alleges that a Washington state medical board policy on Covid misinformation is a violation of doctors’ free speech.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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The teen then steered his minivan slightly to the right, away from Andrade’s vehicle, in an effort to get around, the indictment alleges.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Citrini asserts that the actual shipping volume is higher than reported data as many ships turn off their transponders and are not visible on official tracking systems.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn’s mother asserts that John was responsible for the crash.—
Jeff Wise,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The singer-songwriter claims the idea came from somebody at Island Records, his current major-label home after a first act filled with indies.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Sissy, the group’s reunion is attended by, among others, Mona (Dennis), who claims to have a son fathered by Dean and the mysterious Joanne (Black), who has a secret of her own to share.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump often professes his support for farmers.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming exhibition's contemporary edge professes the importance of displaying Native American art of the present, to resist the erasure of living, thriving Indigenous American cultures and communities.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Still, Roy contends that the two days a month is reasonable given the sacrifices lawyers make to work for the government.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bayer contends federal pesticide laws preempt failure-to-warn claims under state laws, because states cannot require additional labeling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Avows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avows. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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