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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Russell’s case represents one of the last gasps of the Biden administration’s hard-charging approach to tackling violent far-right extremism that is all but guaranteed to change during US president Donald Trump’s second term in office.—
Ali Winston,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025 -
If Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, and Cubans are sent there, they are almost guaranteed not to find jobs.—
Will Freeman,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, Musk believes that Alex Jones, the far-right pundit and conspiracy theorist who is best known for repeatedly claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that killed 20 children and 6 adults was part of a government hoax, belongs in this collective consciousness.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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Attorneys for Blanding, who weighs 489 pounds, filed the lawsuit, claiming the incident, which occurred earlier this month, violated Michigan's anti-discrimination laws, which include weight as a protected characteristic.—
Flynn Nicholls,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Simon’s board declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $2.10 for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 15 cents, or 7.7 percent year-over-year.—
David Moin,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Relli declared, continuing a string of tense moments between the alleged victim and Rocky’s defense team.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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This past year, more than 400 classic vehicles, restored and certified, were accepted.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The three trainees are all experienced professionals who have been certified at other facilities, the agency added.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In particular, this season shows Messer continuing to be at odds with Ali when the 15-year-old, who lives with Titin Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, tries to assert more independence without mobility aids.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, students have consistently rejected direct talks with Vučić, asserting that he is not constitutionally authorized to engage with them.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit, in affirming Mr. Ulbricht’s conviction, acknowledged the severe nature of the punishment.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Still, American democracy has proven to be resilient, and Congress, the branch of government closest to the people, was coming together to affirm the choice of Americans.—
LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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Since filming, charges against Baldwin in New Mexico were dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The audits of all four high school foundations, which provided the district with $5 million in funding to support students in the last school year, were spurred by a report circulated by Canyon Crest Academy students alleging financial irregularities within the CCA Foundation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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