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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2
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
Taiwan's dominant position as a maker of chips used in technology from cellphones and cars to fighter jets has sparked concerns of over-reliance on the island, especially as China ramps up pressure to assert its sovereignty claims.
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David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Along the way to asserting himself in the majors, Lawrence overcame an 80-game suspension in 2020 for taking Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT), a performance-enhancing substance in violation of MLB’s drug policy.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
In Minneapolis, on February 1st of this year, thousands of immigrants and their neighbors took to the streets to assert their opposition to Trump’s deportation agenda and their dedication to protecting one another.
—The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Government should not be deciding our gender — but Trump is asserting the power to make that decision for each of us.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Along the way to asserting himself in the majors, Lawrence overcame an 80-game suspension in 2020 for taking Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT), a performance-enhancing substance in violation of MLB’s drug policy.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
In Minneapolis, on February 1st of this year, thousands of immigrants and their neighbors took to the streets to assert their opposition to Trump’s deportation agenda and their dedication to protecting one another.
—The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Government should not be deciding our gender — but Trump is asserting the power to make that decision for each of us.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assert
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In January, Hamden passed an ordinance declaring housing as a human right.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 1908, Queen Maxima declared that all her descendants would have the surname of Orange-Nassau.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with Sky Sport before Liverpool’s convincing win over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah—while respecting opposing marksman Erling Haaland’s talents—argued the number nine’s job is more straightforward than hitting the same heights from the wing (German).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Undeterred, Budden continued, insisting that animals find the interactions as pleasurable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some argue that excessive washing strips natural oils, while others insist regular cleansing is necessary for scalp health.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cautious optimism grew earlier in the week as the twice-daily health updates affirmed that the pope was eating solid food, sitting up in his armchair, and even taking care of simple work tasks from the comfort of his hospital room.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lee is appealing his conviction for election-law violations in 2022, and if two appellate courts affirm it, he will be barred from public office for 10 years.—
Ian Bremmer,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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The town also contends the aquifer nearby could be in jeopardy if a battery fire releases chemicals.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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In place of lockdowns, the statement contended, the nation could simply let infections spread among most of the population while the old and infirm remained in relative isolation.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Nevada prosecutors claim that the former gang leader was the ringleader of the group that shot the rapper in a drive-by shooting.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the investigation, Picerno claimed Willis knew nothing about the men’s deaths.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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No one was trying to proclaim innocence for Dahmer or Ted Bundy in their recent revisitations, even if both series did come under fire for being too centered around the killer.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, former President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31, Chávez's birthday, to be a federal commemorative holiday.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, the judge reasoned that Motorsport had no duty to update Innovate.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The court ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, reasoning that Amtrak was a government actor because it was created by special law, served important governmental objectives, and its board members were appointed by the government.—
Suzanne Eckes,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Assert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assert. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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