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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In response, Bukele declared a state of exception, which is still in effect, suspending many of the country’s due process rights and commencing a wave of mass arrests.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Few would argue that the tire wear shown last spring and again on Saturday was within reason.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The anti-Amendment 4 website hosted by the Agency for Health Care Administration led to court challenges from people who argued the state was improperly using its official power, including one case in front of the Florida Supreme Court.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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That, Lee insists, is non-negotiable.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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As part of its demands for a broader ceasefire, the Kremlin laid out several tough conditions that Putin had previously insisted on – such as a halt to all foreign military aid and intelligence to Kyiv, and a halt to any Ukrainian mobilization or rearming during that period.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
21 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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Newsmax also contended that what Kelly said was protected opinion.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pro-Trump side contends that Barrett’s facial expression and body language connote hostility, though such an interpretation is, at best, in the eye of the beholder.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the Department of Education succeeds in obtaining immunity from DOGE lawsuits, other Trump administration departments would likely claim the same immunity.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Iran experts have claimed that the fatwa is non-existent.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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