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as in declaring
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 arguing
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 alleging
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 asserting
In December 2023, Maduro held a controversial referendum that claimed 98 percent public support for asserting sovereignty over the region — a vote widely criticized for alleged fraud and lack of transparency.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
However, rather than paternalism, Western countries need to accept that Africa is already asserting its power — though not always in ways the West would like.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Completed in 1960, its diagrid exterior, clad in Portland stone, sought to blend in with the rest of the upscale Mayfair neighborhood while asserting itself as an impenetrable fortress.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Williams has sued unsuccessfully, though not asserting the constitutional claim made by McCaughey.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Chapter 13 and the public’s responsibility Scott is not the only one asserting that the tools already exist for the public to access information under Chapter 13, also known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
This would presumably mean claiming responsibility for staging the accidents—and asserting that Motta and Alfortish had believed the cases to be legitimate.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The Lees’ acquisitions mark an impressive feat, both in terms of reclaiming national heritage and asserting personal piety.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
However, rather than paternalism, Western countries need to accept that Africa is already asserting its power — though not always in ways the West would like.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Completed in 1960, its diagrid exterior, clad in Portland stone, sought to blend in with the rest of the upscale Mayfair neighborhood while asserting itself as an impenetrable fortress.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Williams has sued unsuccessfully, though not asserting the constitutional claim made by McCaughey.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Chapter 13 and the public’s responsibility Scott is not the only one asserting that the tools already exist for the public to access information under Chapter 13, also known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
This would presumably mean claiming responsibility for staging the accidents—and asserting that Motta and Alfortish had believed the cases to be legitimate.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserting
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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By declaring victory over his archnemesis, Musk could aggregate even more influence over the industry.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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Video obtained by The News shows the victim arguing with the dog owner when a woman in red storms up and starts swinging.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The West Texas project recently received the largest air pollution permit ever granted in the US, while Musk’s Memphis project has faced multiple lawsuits arguing the gas turbines are worsening air quality in historically Black communities.—
Mark Chediak,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the letter, Carvajal says as much, alleging that Maduro had aimed to use drugs as a weapon against the United States.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Moscow denied targeting the plant, alleging Kyiv staged the attack.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The company is working to improve safety and reasoning through benchmarks that guide how robots should behave in real-world scenarios.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Dai stressed that the company was less focused on creating media and more interested in reasoning capabilities.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Joseph Heller’s novel, claiming to be crazy is taken as evidence of sanity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scammers call older people, falsely claiming the victim’s bank account, Social Security number or other personal information has been compromised, Sorrells said.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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After professing an oath of faithfulness to observe the customs of the cathedral, the archbishop may place a hand upon it or kiss it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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The brothers discussed that game on their Einfach Mal Luppen podcast the week, with Toni professing a fondness for Dan Burn’s agricultural style.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Talma, a 6-foot, 175-pounder has track speed and is part of the Hornets state-championship contending 400-meter relay team.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand flared twice last year over contending claims to territory along their shared border.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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