1
as in to insist
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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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
avowed their undying love for each other
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Recent Examples of avow
Tens of thousands of the faithful joined curious tourists to gather on the square to hear the words of the first American pope, a Chicago native, avowed White Sox fan − and longtime Francis confidant.
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John Bacon, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Jelly Roll has long been a loud, avowed Eminem fan.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Nigel and Isaac had post-Revolutionary War love They were avowed enemies of war: American Revolutionary War veteran Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones) and British officer Nigel Chessum (John Hartman) found unlikely love in Season 2.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Jennifer Lawrence, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, and Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are all avowed Doona-heads.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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John Bacon, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Jelly Roll has long been a loud, avowed Eminem fan.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Nigel and Isaac had post-Revolutionary War love They were avowed enemies of war: American Revolutionary War veteran Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones) and British officer Nigel Chessum (John Hartman) found unlikely love in Season 2.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Jennifer Lawrence, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, and Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are all avowed Doona-heads.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avow
Verb
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The child is nudged forward by an ambitious parent, by an influential teacher, or simply by a curiosity that, like water, insists on finding its way in and out.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Trump, in his social media post, insisted that his administration is achieving success and shouldn't get sidetracked by this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Clovis, a journalist, opposed the megalomaniacal ambitions of President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, who would soon declare himself Emperor Napoleon III.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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In 2000, the CDC declared that measles had been eliminated.—
Brayden Garcia
July 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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In 2019, Ri sued her dad and his business partner, Moses Perkins, for starting a company called Fenty Entertainment, alleging that the men were attempting to profit off of her name and misleading investors about her involvement.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege 23-year-old Lontray Clark set the fire after finding out his ex-girlfriend was dating his friend, CBS News reported.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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On Wednesday, as the U.S. House of Representatives debated the big bill to cut taxes, cut social program spending, provide more money for immigration enforcement and the military, and increase the federal debt, Democrats professed outrage.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Up until the last months of his life, Austin professed loyalty to Mexico.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Under the agreement, Nantucket will establish a community claims fund to provide compensation for economic losses by local businesses Claims will be evaluated by an independent, third party administrator, which will issue payments, the town said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Although a trial is scheduled for December, and although NASCAR claims 23XI and Front Row won’t engage in meaningful settlement talks, the odds of the parties reaching a deal before trial remain more likely than not.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Acrobatics & tumbling asserts its athletic diversity, drawing on a wide range of strengths from its participants.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Brown denies the allegations, and her attorney asserts her innocence, while the city seeks restitution and damages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Abrego Garcia denies being a member of the gang and contends the charges don’t justify holding him in jail.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Parker and Stone contend that incoming Skydance-Paramount president Jeff Shell is attempting to tank outside bids for the next round of South Park’s digital rights, which remain under Paramount for two more years.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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After the MacArthur Park action, Trump’s disciples proclaimed victory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Though that seems quite compelling, the other side of the coin proclaims that freedom of speech surpasses any of those argued downsides.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Avow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avow. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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