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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But Coventry, unlike one of her challengers for the Presidency, has not gone so far as to guarantee that Africa will be attributed a Games during the next decade.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
At least until the 2026 season, when the Dodgers’ payroll is guaranteed to increase again to well over $400 million!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Take these steps to claim the best promotion in your state.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then they were targeted by scammers, who claimed they were sent to tow the car.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to ensure firefighters have the resources needed to combat the Table Rock Fire.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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After an over 80-year run reigning supreme as one of the top one-stop-shop destinations for all things arts and crafts, Joann—previously Jo-Ann Fabrics—has officially declared the closing of all retail locations across the United States.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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X-ray techs usually have an associate degree in radiologic technology, pass a licensing test, and get certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Once inspected they can be certified, potentially lowering insurance costs.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Why does the club insist on rebuilding via purchasing players as opposed to harnessing the talents of academy players instead?—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The government insisted there was no evidence that the AP had been harmed irreparably.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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Her attorneys on Friday asked a federal court in Massachusetts to assert jurisdiction over her case, release her on bail as the litigation moves forward and restore her F-1 student visa.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Related Stories Still, Republicans and some corporations lined up to sue the SEC over the rule as soon as the agency released it, alleging that the agency had gone too far and asserting that the rule is unconstitutional.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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After affirming his commitment to cooperating with the investigation, protecting Jewish students and protecting free speech, Wood referenced the protest.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the same time with all of this, box office sources, not just Disney, affirm that Snow White played evenly across the country.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Milton's conviction came after a short seller called Hindenburg Research alleged in 2020 that the EV maker had misrepresented its technology.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration alleges that Maduro and Cabello are not only complicit in its rise but actively control it through the Soles drug cartel, using the gang as a deadly enforcement squad.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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