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as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence
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as in argument
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light
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Recent Examples of assertion
Dern makes impassioned and thought-provoking assertions about the primacy of Inland Empire in Lynch’s oeuvre, and the archival behind-the-scenes footage of the director at work on that freewheeling, multi-year indie project is especially revealing.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Adding to the confusion was Kennedy's assertion in interviews that several thousand of the people who were fired might later be brought back.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 May 2025
My resignation represents such a refusal, not a surrender of responsibility but an assertion of it.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
The nurse didn’t give the inmate the Benadryl herself, so the assertion that she was seen on video doing so was false, the suit says.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Adding to the confusion was Kennedy's assertion in interviews that several thousand of the people who were fired might later be brought back.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 May 2025
My resignation represents such a refusal, not a surrender of responsibility but an assertion of it.
—Alondra Nelson, Time, 13 May 2025
The nurse didn’t give the inmate the Benadryl herself, so the assertion that she was seen on video doing so was false, the suit says.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Yet Vance has for years been picking an argument with the Chief Justice over the legitimacy of federal court orders.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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The dynamic may be marked by frequent ruptures, including arguments, silent treatment or emotional withdrawal, followed by sudden closeness, reconciliation or affection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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But his seemingly fantastical claims were largely dismissed at the time — until Ventura’s lawsuit was filed.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2025
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So the claim that teachers resist different approaches to school choice does not reflect this more nuanced reality.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The 34-year-old shot a 7-under 64 to put himself into contention, sitting at 5-under for the tournament and tied for fourth entering Saturday’s moving day.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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In order to be in prime contention to win the division this fall, a repeat performance might be necessary.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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The coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But still nearly six months after the election, Plouffe was one of very few sources who would openly discuss Biden’s declining health and his insistence on running for a second term.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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For this storm, my immediate hypothesis was related to dry conditions and outflow boundaries racing northward from thunderstorms to the south.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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According to one popular hypothesis, the pot had eventually boiled over: after eons of frustrated heating, some 800 million years ago, the planet’s outer shell buckled, and Venus’s entire surface was paved over with immense outpourings of fresh lava.—
Elise Cutts,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
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Apple has denied the allegations made in the complaint, according to the legal notice obtained by USA TODAY, but ultimately agreed to a $95 million class-action settlement.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The defendant’s attorneys argue the administration is weaponizing immigration law to suppress dissent on U.S. campuses and deny the allegations of any closeness with the terrorist network.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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