1
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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2
as in arguing
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
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as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish
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Recent Examples of asserting
In listening without asserting.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
But now the deal has been paused amid legal challenges asserting that Nexstar-Tegna violates antitrust laws.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Most people are happy to see Becca asserting herself, but others are only happy for her as long as Adam is another resident and not a staff member.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
But Kavanaugh was defending a state’s right to require ballots to be received by Election Day, not asserting that all states must do so.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
The White House has framed this objective as part of broader efforts to counter Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation in the region, asserting that stopping a potential Iranian bomb remains a key justification for the joint operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The judge ruled in Jacobs’ favor, asserting that the town would be violating the will of residents who voted for him if commissioners removed him themselves.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The union does not want raises that depend on potentially subjective future contingencies, asserting that the district can commit to more now.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Consider updating a bio, trying a fresh style, or asserting kind boundaries.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
But now the deal has been paused amid legal challenges asserting that Nexstar-Tegna violates antitrust laws.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Most people are happy to see Becca asserting herself, but others are only happy for her as long as Adam is another resident and not a staff member.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
But Kavanaugh was defending a state’s right to require ballots to be received by Election Day, not asserting that all states must do so.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
The White House has framed this objective as part of broader efforts to counter Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation in the region, asserting that stopping a potential Iranian bomb remains a key justification for the joint operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The judge ruled in Jacobs’ favor, asserting that the town would be violating the will of residents who voted for him if commissioners removed him themselves.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The union does not want raises that depend on potentially subjective future contingencies, asserting that the district can commit to more now.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Consider updating a bio, trying a fresh style, or asserting kind boundaries.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserting
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But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The game happened to be on November 18th, the anniversary of Haitian revolutionaries defeating the French Army in 1803 before declaring independence.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to the judge’s order, Homeland Security is arguing that the legal basis of the deportations stems from a Biden-era agreement in which Mexico agreed to accept up to 30,000 Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians and Venezuelans monthly.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The manager of a nearby bodega said the victims were arguing with another teen before the shooting erupted.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The nine-page complaint asks for construction to be halted, alleging the developer never went to the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Back in November 2024, a whistleblower filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board alleging, among other issues, misuse of resources and abuse of power at the union.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.—
María Verza,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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Predictably, our children will develop deeper critical-thinking and independent-reasoning abilities.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like Sherlock Holmes or Benoit Blanc, Grace relies on reasoning to uncover the truth — only, in his case, billions of lives depend on his deductions.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Benefits can begin as early as age 62, but claiming early typically means accepting a smaller monthly payment.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Columbia Acting President Claire Shipman wrote in a morning email to students and faculty the Department of Homeland Security gained access to the Manhattan building by professing to be searching for a missing person.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Quenneville likes the comparison to Perry, professing an affinity for a player who was, for years, an adversarial nuisance.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many of his peers and former rivals have long since retired, burned out by the task of recruiting and coaching while also raising funds from boosters in order to build title-contending rosters.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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An Ohio congresswoman is asking a judge to issue an order to take Donald Trump‘s name off the Kennedy Center, contending that the board of the arts institution violated the law in that only Congress can make such a change.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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