1
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
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as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish
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Recent Examples of assert
The Trump administration has asserted those arrested have supported Hamas, but critics see it as a crackdown on free speech.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The government asserts that no information has been shared under the memorandum to date, and any future disclosures would be lawful and protected by stringent confidentiality requirements.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi asserts that the talks, which will be held in Oman, must be carried out with mediators communicating American and Iranian positions between the envoys without the two sides meeting.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
The Palestinian Health Ministry in the occupied West Bank said one Palestinian American teen was killed and two others were injured — one in critical condition — and asserted that Israeli settlers had shot them.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The government asserts that no information has been shared under the memorandum to date, and any future disclosures would be lawful and protected by stringent confidentiality requirements.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi asserts that the talks, which will be held in Oman, must be carried out with mediators communicating American and Iranian positions between the envoys without the two sides meeting.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
The Palestinian Health Ministry in the occupied West Bank said one Palestinian American teen was killed and two others were injured — one in critical condition — and asserted that Israeli settlers had shot them.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assert
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What was a eulogy if not a last chance to declare thoughts and feelings that have been withheld?—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, citing potentially record rainfall in areas unaccustomed to flooding.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Now, perhaps swayed by Trump’s popular vote victory – the first for a Republican candidate in 20 years – many US conservatives appear to have changed their position, arguing the US is more a democracy than a republic.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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South Korea’s far right borrows from Trump’s playbook to bolster impeached Yoon Many have argued that the president wields far too much power under the current constitution and that greater checks and balances are needed.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Dutchman was constantly shoehorned into an attacking midfield role that doesn’t bring out his best characteristics, yet Motta insisted on deploying him there.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Why does the club insist on rebuilding via purchasing players as opposed to harnessing the talents of academy players instead?—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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After affirming his commitment to cooperating with the investigation, protecting Jewish students and protecting free speech, Wood referenced the protest.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the same time with all of this, box office sources, not just Disney, affirm that Snow White played evenly across the country.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Wolfers contended that firms will likely not announce plans to set up their factories in the U.S. as long as the uncertainty and instability Trump has started continues.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy has contended before, but even his final round 81 in 2012 still looms.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tornado Cash is comprised of immutable smart contracts and an optional user interface with enhanced privacy features, which the DOJ claims the developers controlled.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, the researchers reasoned that the wasp likely did not intend to kill with the bizarre grasping structure.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some of the judges have agreed with the players, reasoning that in the modern world of college sports, college athletes are economic actors whose chance to play—and be paid—is within the realm of antitrust law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Assert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assert. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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