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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
Drummond’s petition asserts that the appeals court’s decision conflicts with rulings from other circuits, urging the Supreme Court to resolve the dispute.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Oct. 2024
The almanac asserts heavy snowstorms will hit central and southern Appalachia, the Rockies and portions of the western Ohio Valley.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
While sanctions have constrained Iranian oil output in recent years, the nation asserts control over the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a trading route that facilitates the transport of about 15% of global oil supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
These communications started early in the morning and went late into the night, the lawsuit asserts.
—Wayne Parry, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Oct. 2024
The almanac asserts heavy snowstorms will hit central and southern Appalachia, the Rockies and portions of the western Ohio Valley.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
While sanctions have constrained Iranian oil output in recent years, the nation asserts control over the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a trading route that facilitates the transport of about 15% of global oil supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
These communications started early in the morning and went late into the night, the lawsuit asserts.
—Wayne Parry, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserts
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Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Walker declares the retailer remains staunchly dedicated to offering affordable fashion for all, meaning that price inflation to garner improved garment care isn't on the cards.Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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And that’s a problem, former Arizona Coyotes owner Xavier Gutierrez argues, because growing this sector could grow many other parts of our economy.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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However, the company has long operated in the high-end retail market and argues that going the discount route would dilute its offerings.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power insists there are no lead pipelines requiring replacement within its nearly 745,000 connections.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Crowley insists that Garfield's cameo is very hard to spot, given that Almut runs past other custodians on her route.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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By voluntarily agreeing to the MOU, the company actually sought to kill attempts at passing right-to-repair laws, Warren contends.Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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The complaint contends the provision ought not to apply to antitrust claims.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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The lawsuit also alleges Suncor continued to release sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide into the surrounding neighborhood after Williams died.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Said initially refused to comply with law enforcement agents after he was arrested Friday but later detailed his support for the terrorist group, the detention memo alleges.Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The book affirms the many ways to make a family and how those bonds hold us through loss and growth over time.Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, reading Powers in this more difficult, demanding way affirms the imperative that Literature—recalcitrant in its ideas, characters, and storylines—should invite and sustain more of and from its readers.Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
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The company also announces $5 million in seed funding, led by Day One Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Long Journey Ventures and a group of founders.Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Asserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserts. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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