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as in declared
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 argued
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 claimed
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 asserted
Iran has frequently asserted it is focused on hitting US military bases in the Gulf – not the countries themselves.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The visitors survived an early scare when Zion Suzuki pushed a Scott McTominay effort onto the post, but Japan gradually asserted control.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
In court filings, Maduro's lawyer Barry Pollack asserted that licenses were initially granted, then revoked, and that OFAC has refused to reinstate them.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers asserted that the games are based on skill and that more skilled players could win more money.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
In recent months, state attorneys general have asserted themselves on other issues at the nexus of antitrust and the media industry.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Duran asserted that Google TV’s service can function as an app for microdrama producers who have not invested in their own tech and streaming architecture.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The visitors survived an early scare when Zion Suzuki pushed a Scott McTominay effort onto the post, but Japan gradually asserted control.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
In court filings, Maduro's lawyer Barry Pollack asserted that licenses were initially granted, then revoked, and that OFAC has refused to reinstate them.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Manufacturers asserted that the games are based on skill and that more skilled players could win more money.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
In recent months, state attorneys general have asserted themselves on other issues at the nexus of antitrust and the media industry.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Duran asserted that Google TV’s service can function as an app for microdrama producers who have not invested in their own tech and streaming architecture.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserted
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However, officials in two southern California cities—Commerce and Bell Gardens—are proposing a sales tax increase after both cities declared a fiscal emergency over the new rules, which are set to come into effect on April 1.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Health care’s rural-urban divide in Missouri Washington University’s research is the first look at insured rates following the end of the federal public health emergency declared as a result of COVID-19.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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And former President John Quincy Adams, who was then serving in the House, argued the Amistad case before the high court in 1841.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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City managers from both cities argued that the regulations were implemented without adequate consideration of the financial consequences for local governments.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In his latest motion, Kilpatrick claimed that prosecutors wanted to pull funds from the account and asked him to speak to his wife about it.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pekau denied the allegation and claimed Henry was fabricating information.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Improving Americans’ nutrition is a major pillar of Kennedy’s loudly proclaimed MAHA agenda.—
Arthur Caplan,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The United States kicked out the Spanish, occupied Cuba and proclaimed its desire to turn Cuba into an independent, sovereign nation-state.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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One of Aguirre’s trial attorneys, Michael Sklar, contended that Fernandez was the one who hit the boy with a belt, shot him with a BB gun and was responsible for much of the abuse prior to his death.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Maduro lawyer Barry Pollack contended that if Maduro got public defenders, the complex case would sap legal resources meant for people who can't afford their own attorneys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the claim, Nancy Lemus' attorneys alleged that Eklund and Osborn failed to follow departmental and legal mandates for handling explosives.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On that day, the teen paid to play 18 holes of golf with his Youth on Course membership, the suit alleged.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pitch reported in 2003 that the state had affirmed that King’s record was clean, and the charges were erroneously linked to his name.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge reasoned in her January 2024 ruling that the company’s directors were too beholden to Musk.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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On that front, the NCAA came up short, Pratt reasoned.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Asserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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