avouching

verb

Definition of avouchingnext
present participle of avouch
1
as in testifying (to)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class

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2
as in claiming
to state as a fact usually forcefully avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

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3
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouching
  1. declaring
  2. alleging
  3. asserting
  4. affirming
  5. insisting
  6. announcing
  7. certifying
  8. maintaining
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  • This was followed by another executive order in 2020 declaring reliance on China, which was supplying 80 percent of the rare earths needed by America at the time, to be a national emergency.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
    Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of declaring
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  • At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By Wednesday morning, Albertsons abandoned the merger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger, alleging a willful breach of contract for not doing enough to win regulatory approval for the merger.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleging
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  • Despite this, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, asserting that its space and nuclear programs serve peaceful purposes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The British Museum has housed the artifacts ever since, asserting their acquisition was legal.
    Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of asserting
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  • The 21-minute film follows two people who pursued gender-affirming care and later sought to reverse it.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The language in the provision states that gender-affirming care causes sterilization, a common anti-trans talking point based on disinformation.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of affirming
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  • But Motown’s legal head refused to comply, insisting that Motown had registered the name in August 1975.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
  • His latest thoughts show a radical difference, now demanding that the time for insisting on change to EU rules had passed.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of insisting
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  • Upon announcing their divorce in April, Turner and Nist said that distance was mainly the culprit.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Cato has added to its security services — announcing Cato IoT/OT Security on December 10.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of announcing
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  • According to the charges, the company defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the process of certifying the 737 Max to carry its first passengers.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit names the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, which played a key role in certifying the results.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of certifying
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  • However, that seems to be less effective for maintaining constant blood levels over the long term than simply taking smaller regular doses of around 800 to 2000 IU daily.
    Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of maintaining
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