1
as in to guarantee
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 to claim
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 to declare
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 avouch
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The landmark amendment guaranteed citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., even former slaves.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025 -
What took shape instead were President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and the broader suite of Great Society programs—a sweeping expansion of the American welfare state, though one that stopped short of the jobs guarantee that Rustin, King, and Randolph had deemed essential.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Today, she was provided a better opportunity to claim her second world title in Singapore.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For the second consecutive year, Utah, New Hampshire, and Idaho claimed the top three positions, the study noted.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Despite suspicions of foul play from both U.S. and Zambian officials, local police declared Bianca’s death the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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He was certified to teach elementary school in Oklahoma in 2022 and Texas in 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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The wolves are living on a more than 2,000-acre ecological preserve, according to Colossal, that was certified by the American Humane Society and registered with the USDA.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Acrobatics & tumbling asserts its athletic diversity, drawing on a wide range of strengths from its participants.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Brown denies the allegations, and her attorney asserts her innocence, while the city seeks restitution and damages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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In the interview, Snyder affirmed the company’s plans to pull out of its Irvine headquarters and relocate to Baldwin Park, which were announced last winter.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Police allege that early on the morning of June 27, Gupta called 911 from a short-term rental on NW 90th Street in El Portal — about 7 miles north of downtown Miami — to report that her child was drowning in the pool.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Neymar has alleged that a fan called him a mercenary and spoke about his family and friends after Santos’ 2-1 home defeat by Internacional on Wednesday.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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