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as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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2
as in arguing
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 alleging
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 asserting
William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
But recent reporting describes ICE asserting broader authority through internal guidance.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Going to the Super Bowl is about participating in monoculture while simultaneously asserting your singularity.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.
—Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
On a deeper level, however, Kelly is asserting that the very idea of a conflict of interest does not apply to this administration.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors argue that stand your ground should not apply, asserting that neither Ordonez nor Cutshaw were the aggressors in the confrontation.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Asked his thoughts Saturday on the state of the team, considering the minimal additions, King began his reply by asserting his confidence in the man building the roster.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Warsh’s appointment would be a major step toward Trump asserting more control over the Fed, one of the few remaining independent federal agencies.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
But recent reporting describes ICE asserting broader authority through internal guidance.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Going to the Super Bowl is about participating in monoculture while simultaneously asserting your singularity.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.
—Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
On a deeper level, however, Kelly is asserting that the very idea of a conflict of interest does not apply to this administration.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors argue that stand your ground should not apply, asserting that neither Ordonez nor Cutshaw were the aggressors in the confrontation.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Asked his thoughts Saturday on the state of the team, considering the minimal additions, King began his reply by asserting his confidence in the man building the roster.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Warsh’s appointment would be a major step toward Trump asserting more control over the Fed, one of the few remaining independent federal agencies.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserting
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Wills must be in writing, not oral, so recording a voice memo into your phone or making a post declaring your intentions on social media won’t count.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In October, the Air District lowered the threshold of fine particulate matter for declaring Spare the Air alerts from 35 to 25 micrograms per cubic meter.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Generally, the judges who’ve released detainees say the federal government is wrongly arguing that a statute that historically applied to migrants caught at the border can be applied to anyone seeking to gain legal status to remain in the United States.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2014, the New York Times published a six-part series arguing for a repeal on the federal marijuana ban, comparing the government’s treatment of cannabis to the prohibition on alcohol in the 1920s.—
Elaine Mallon,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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The National Redistricting Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Florida voters alleging DeSantis’s attempt to redistrict the state mid-decade via a special session is unlawful.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The files also contain testimony from an unnamed Epstein victim alleging that Brin had visited Epstein’s island around 2006.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the days since news spread that the Sandcastle Man was no longer allowed on the Hotel Del premises, there has been no shortage of messages on social media from fans proclaiming their gratitude for his artistry.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 1979, a madman named Howard Schnellenberger showed up, proclaiming that a program with a 14-29 record over the previous four years would win a national title within the next four years.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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In reasoning training, study participants worked on the ability to solve problems that follow a serial pattern, like identifying the pattern in a letter or number series.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Sophie decides not to, reasoning that Benedict is only looking for the Lady in Silver, who’s a fantasy.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For many reasons Texans are overtaxed as witnessed by the governor claiming surpluses.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The co-owner of Pierozek in Brooklyn says a website claiming to sell pierogi plush pillows used photos from his restaurant's social media accounts in their customer reviews section.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Quenneville likes the comparison to Perry, professing an affinity for a player who was, for years, an adversarial nuisance.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In response, Carlson sent Goldberg a series of hostile texts professing ignorance and warning Goldberg not to make his criticism public.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Council members Marc Whyte and Misty Spears opposed the move, contending that the city should not interfere with ICE’s work and doing so could result in lawsuits.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Of all of the non-playoff teams, Baltimore is the closest to contending.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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