1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
was tearfully averring his innocence
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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes
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Recent Examples of aver
Speaking from the Ohio Turnpike commission office in Swanton, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy averred a V2X system might have made a difference.
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Ed Garsten, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The inspector general also averred that the program was understaffed and poorly managed.
—Raj M. Shah, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2022
On June 12, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the most popular Turkish prime minister of the last half century, marked his third straight electoral win by averring his leadership over not only Turkey but the entire region.
—Mustafa Akyol, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2011
Despite their early practice of noshing on Phil’s family, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club avers that there has only been one Phil since 1886.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Ed Garsten, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The inspector general also averred that the program was understaffed and poorly managed.
—Raj M. Shah, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2022
On June 12, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the most popular Turkish prime minister of the last half century, marked his third straight electoral win by averring his leadership over not only Turkey but the entire region.
—Mustafa Akyol, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2011
Despite their early practice of noshing on Phil’s family, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club avers that there has only been one Phil since 1886.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aver
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump has issued executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, declaring a national emergency at the southwest border, and instructing border agents to summarily deport asylum-seeking migrants without granting them a hearing.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Killer cartels — now declared foreign terrorist organizations under Trump — have earned mind-boggling profits by moving record amounts of drugs and people across the porous southern border.—
Sharyl Attkisson,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the legal saga is far from over, as Baldwin filed a civil lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators of the very trial earlier this month that alleges malicious prosecution and defamation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Alec Baldwin filed a civil rights suit against the district attorney and other officials in Santa Fe, N.M., alleging that he was wrongfully prosecuted for manslaughter in the accidental shooting of Hutchins.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, students have consistently rejected direct talks with Vučić, asserting that he is not constitutionally authorized to engage with them.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In particular, this season shows Messer continuing to be at odds with Ali when the 15-year-old, who lives with Titin Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, tries to assert more independence without mobility aids.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meryl Streep was one of a handful of area residents whose experiences with the fires — which have claimed 29 lives and destroyed more than 15,000 structures — were told in the New York story.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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The idea is that these images — captured by professionals with an attention to detail — could aid in insurance and FEMA claims and/or offer sentimental value.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the implausible explanation of the invitation to a murderous terrorist cast a shadow upon the high ideals Trudeau so often professed.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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In a census last spring, 93 percent of the population professed itself Muslim and only 1.75 percent Roman Catholic.—
Fatjona Mejdini,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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Now after not knowing if her career was over, Prince could contend for an All-American spot, just like Van Lith, who is averaging 18.3 points and a career-high 6.2 assists.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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The feds contend Pepsi’s conduct violates the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), which was put in place in 1936 to protect small businesses.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit, in affirming Mr. Ulbricht’s conviction, acknowledged the severe nature of the punishment.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Still, American democracy has proven to be resilient, and Congress, the branch of government closest to the people, was coming together to affirm the choice of Americans.—
LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Aver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aver. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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