1
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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2
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
The assertion that other schools could face similar penalties comes amid other investigations into institutions that the administration claims have allowed antisemitism to run rampant.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Experts have poured cold water on the assertion that shifting Apple’s supply chain to the U.S. would be easy to pull off without facing enormous hurdles.
—Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz, 27 May 2025
The court did not say that Congress or local governments cannot bar partisan gerrymandering or that an assertion of partisan gerrymandering protects from racial discrimination claims like those brought under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Trump’s assertion of the importance of law and order raised eyebrows from his critics, in light of his mass pardoning of and clemency for people convicted of offenses related to the Capitol Riot of Jan. 6, 2021.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 May 2025
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Experts have poured cold water on the assertion that shifting Apple’s supply chain to the U.S. would be easy to pull off without facing enormous hurdles.
—Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz, 27 May 2025
The court did not say that Congress or local governments cannot bar partisan gerrymandering or that an assertion of partisan gerrymandering protects from racial discrimination claims like those brought under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Trump’s assertion of the importance of law and order raised eyebrows from his critics, in light of his mass pardoning of and clemency for people convicted of offenses related to the Capitol Riot of Jan. 6, 2021.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
Noun
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Only a few states have addressed the issue of whether or not to maintain a pregnant patient on supportive measures following a declaration of death.—
Katherine Drabiak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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When disaster declarations were issued for nine states in late May, some had been pending for two months and others were only partially approved.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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There was no comment from the government on the claims.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Request documentation of their claims and verify with references.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The investigation also recommended fire officers and firefighters be trained in mayday operations, which was another bone of contention for Alston who maintains that all firefighters receive mayday training.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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The first one practically eliminated Maryland from title contention as the Big Red went ahead, 10-7, with 13 minutes and 42 seconds left in the game.—
Mike Preston,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump repeated his insistence that Apple manufacture iPhones in the U.S. or face 25% tariffs, a threat to boost the taxes on the tech giant's imports that are already projected to cost the company $900 million during April, May and June.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The boy was taken to Evanston Hospital at the grandmother’s insistence.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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For each test, include the specific messaging hypothesis, how to implement it, and how to measure results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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However, the data doesn't seem to really support this hypothesis in manufacturing.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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The university and other elite schools have faced allegations of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, too.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Commissioner Rob Manfred issues his ruling following the completion of the investigation of allegations of improper behavior towards a number of women against former manager and coach Mickey Callaway.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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