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as in declares
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 argues
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 insists
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 asserts
The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.
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Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
The complaint also includes claims for promissory estoppel, which asserts that the players relied to their detriment on a $250,000 promise, and Hamilton should not be left off the hook.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, China could establish a customs quarantine that effectively asserts the mainland’s writ over Taiwanese ports of entry and challenges Taiwan’s political sovereignty.
—Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
Relationships can endure an awful lot, the play asserts, but not false intimacy—not the pretense of something that should be sacred.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Having no desire to marry again, even amid Herbie’s begging, and being unimpressed with the few opportunities provided to women (especially Black women), Rose asserts her power in the only lanes available to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
The motion asserts that if the sections of the wall being sold were bought with those funds, the Biden administration would violate the federal court order issued in May.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Ford Gum also asserts that its license agreement with Big League Chew does not identify or define shredded gum trade dress.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
The complaint also includes claims for promissory estoppel, which asserts that the players relied to their detriment on a $250,000 promise, and Hamilton should not be left off the hook.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, China could establish a customs quarantine that effectively asserts the mainland’s writ over Taiwanese ports of entry and challenges Taiwan’s political sovereignty.
—Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
Relationships can endure an awful lot, the play asserts, but not false intimacy—not the pretense of something that should be sacred.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Having no desire to marry again, even amid Herbie’s begging, and being unimpressed with the few opportunities provided to women (especially Black women), Rose asserts her power in the only lanes available to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
The motion asserts that if the sections of the wall being sold were bought with those funds, the Biden administration would violate the federal court order issued in May.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Ford Gum also asserts that its license agreement with Big League Chew does not identify or define shredded gum trade dress.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserts
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Even today, the Indian rupee note declares its value in 17 different languages.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.—
JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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White argues that the crypto industry has become a re-creation of much of what its original ideology claimed to despise.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
11 Dec. 2024
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But Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, Alphabet’s venture capital division, argues that’s the wrong way for founders to think about design.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune Asia,
10 Dec. 2024
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Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Ian insists the key is handed over first.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Lively also alleges that Heath and Baldoni also entered her hair and makeup trailer unannounced on multiple occasions, while she was getting dressed.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan. 2025
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Even if the Fourth Circuit affirms Bell, NASCAR could still ultimately win the case, which is set to go to trial next December.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dangling Tucker and Valdez in trade talks all but affirms that claim.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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The train station from which the event begins and ends maintains the look and charm of its 19th century origin.—
Maria Menounos,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Already on pace to be a historic team on that end, Caruso’s mindset and leadership should ensure the Thunder maintains a top defense for the next half-decade.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Frank Sweeney seems surprised by the rivals twist when host TJ Lavin announces it in the first teaser for the new season.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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That lengthy description, which appears on the dust jacket as well as the title page, simply announces the multitudes contained within.—
William F. Buckley Jr.,
National Review,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Asserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserts. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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