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as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence
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as in contentions
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light
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Recent Examples of assertions
The association provided little substantiating detail when asked about those assertions.
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Some scientists have dismissed some of Kennedy’s assertions as absurd and not based in science.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
But there are also concerns about some of the study’s broader assertions, according to Amies Oelschlager and other experts.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Both Atkin and Appleton were emphatic in their respective assertions that their small businesses wouldn’t be possible without the marvels of modern technology and Amazon’s presence.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Uhle made similar assertions about my past reporting.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Dave declined to be interviewed for this story or respond to Toph’s assertions other than to have several proxies — including his lawyer, Jonathan Bass, and the publisher of McSweeney’s, Amanda Uhle — reach out to my editors in an attempt to kill it.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Garre’s brief challenges those assertions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Pedersen, the chief compliance officer, effectively confirmed Watkins’ assertions, belatedly alerting the government about $486,000 in improper billings by Lincare.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Some scientists have dismissed some of Kennedy’s assertions as absurd and not based in science.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
But there are also concerns about some of the study’s broader assertions, according to Amies Oelschlager and other experts.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Both Atkin and Appleton were emphatic in their respective assertions that their small businesses wouldn’t be possible without the marvels of modern technology and Amazon’s presence.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Uhle made similar assertions about my past reporting.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Dave declined to be interviewed for this story or respond to Toph’s assertions other than to have several proxies — including his lawyer, Jonathan Bass, and the publisher of McSweeney’s, Amanda Uhle — reach out to my editors in an attempt to kill it.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Garre’s brief challenges those assertions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Pedersen, the chief compliance officer, effectively confirmed Watkins’ assertions, belatedly alerting the government about $486,000 in improper billings by Lincare.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertions
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Senior sovereign credit rating analyst declarations on the existence of bias can be searched and found publicly.Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Growing numbers of companies have made initial declarations this year — including Meta Platforms and Google-parent Alphabet — and Wolfe Research is highlighting a long list of companies that could be next to reward shareholders.Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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During arguments on Tuesday, the justices considered a case involving an 88-mile rail line in Utah designed to transport crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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During oral arguments in late September, appellate judges questioned whether James had gone too far, Politico reported.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The defense also highlighted that specific allegations about inappropriate touching weren’t made until late November 2019 during the investigation.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then Sent Them Unwanted Dick Pics Kirwan, 33, did not deny the allegations against him when contacted by Deadline in July.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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His approach involves forming hypotheses, traveling to meet world leaders and rigorously testing the ideas.Peter High, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Though the researchers couldn’t answer exactly why alcohol consumption was so high among the US adults surveyed, Lee has a few hypotheses.Sam Tupper, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Assertions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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