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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
Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.
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Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
The Federal Transit Administration has asserted that assault rates against public transit passengers and workers in Charlotte exceed the national average.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Bailey asserted that retiree speech could still undermine good order and discipline, and denied that Hegseth’s actions would extend the reach of the military’s punitive powers over retirees.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Associated Press reported that ICE officers have asserted authority to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, citing an internal memo obtained from a congressional official.
—Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
The statement asserted that the shooting occurred after Tye and another trooper engaged Barrientos in a vehicular pursuit.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The administration has asserted that the operations are legal and don't require approval from lawmakers.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Vásquez has asserted that the new reservoir would provide capacity for an additional 11 to 13 daily transits, providing more schedule reliability for vessels passing through the trade artery.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea was floated among staff, who asserted his data was still good, despite concerns over his fitness.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
The Federal Transit Administration has asserted that assault rates against public transit passengers and workers in Charlotte exceed the national average.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Bailey asserted that retiree speech could still undermine good order and discipline, and denied that Hegseth’s actions would extend the reach of the military’s punitive powers over retirees.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Associated Press reported that ICE officers have asserted authority to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, citing an internal memo obtained from a congressional official.
—Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
The statement asserted that the shooting occurred after Tye and another trooper engaged Barrientos in a vehicular pursuit.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The administration has asserted that the operations are legal and don't require approval from lawmakers.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Vásquez has asserted that the new reservoir would provide capacity for an additional 11 to 13 daily transits, providing more schedule reliability for vessels passing through the trade artery.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea was floated among staff, who asserted his data was still good, despite concerns over his fitness.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserted
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Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors arrived on scene and declared Harris deceased from a gunshot wound.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lovato previously declared they were done with touring.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Critics argued that the hotel industry was already faced with the minimum wage changes and low demand, and increasing taxes by any amount could send tourists to competing hotels in nearby cities.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fortune was supposed to favor them, ex-Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison proclaimed after the 2025 draft lottery.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The year of Antoni Gaudí was proclaimed by the city of Barcelona and Casa Batlló is kick-starting the centenary of the Catalan architect’s death.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But multiple former offensive linemen contended Campbell’s Super Bowl struggles were not due to his arms.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Defense lawyers Brian Klein and Axel contended in court filings that Puig, who is from Cuba, was confused because of his language barrier and a dual diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuits alleged people suffered substantial damage as a result of the now bankrupt plant that made fishing sinkers and battery terminals.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.—
Jordan Chiles,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Altman reasoned that these economic changes would be the result of AI allowing individuals to be vastly more productive.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Asserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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