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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3
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
Just as Lachlan is entrenched at Fox, at Paramount another scion, David Ellison, is asserting himself, preparing for what will likely be a decades-long run atop a legendary studio and the owner of CBS.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The administration contends the law is unconstitutional, asserting an expansive view of presidential power that could prompt the Supreme Court to overturn what remains of its 90-year-old precedent upholding such removal protections.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
While the Caravan were representing the Southland well out of state, Lincoln-Way East was asserting its dominance back in Illinois.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Offensive line coach Alex Mirabal said as much in late July, asserting that Okunlola — a former five-star recruit — could start at any ACC school.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
And throughout the war, his administration has maintained a delicate balance between asserting autonomy over domestic governance and meeting American and European expectations and standards.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Illinois political leaders did not take kindly to that, asserting that deploying soldiers would be baseless and a clear case of federal overreach.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Skillfully navigating tense or awkward interactions, from asserting opinions to asking your boss for a raise, can benefit your career, Pryor says.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Chanel is perched dominantly on top of one of the male cats called Sullivan, asserting herself as the household boss.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The administration contends the law is unconstitutional, asserting an expansive view of presidential power that could prompt the Supreme Court to overturn what remains of its 90-year-old precedent upholding such removal protections.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
While the Caravan were representing the Southland well out of state, Lincoln-Way East was asserting its dominance back in Illinois.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Offensive line coach Alex Mirabal said as much in late July, asserting that Okunlola — a former five-star recruit — could start at any ACC school.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
And throughout the war, his administration has maintained a delicate balance between asserting autonomy over domestic governance and meeting American and European expectations and standards.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Illinois political leaders did not take kindly to that, asserting that deploying soldiers would be baseless and a clear case of federal overreach.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Skillfully navigating tense or awkward interactions, from asserting opinions to asking your boss for a raise, can benefit your career, Pryor says.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Chanel is perched dominantly on top of one of the male cats called Sullivan, asserting herself as the household boss.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asserting
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While a majority of fans seem to enjoy professional wrestling, there are others who focus on the tribalism between WWE and AEW, declaring one side is much better than the other.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hawaii’s acting governor, Sylvia Luke, issued the emergency proclamation on Friday afternoon, declaring a state of emergency across the entire state.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine recently sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT coached the California boy in planning and taking his own life earlier this year.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Twenty One Pilots filed a complaint Tuesday in California’s central district, alleging that Temu has infringed on its trademarks and engaged in unfair competition.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Within the Oslo Accords framework, this was to take place under the leadership of members of the PLO, who returned from exile proclaiming that a Palestinian state would soon be established in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.—
Literary Hub
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The faith teaches that pastors preaching from the pulpit are proclaiming the word of God.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This opens the door for reasoning agents to coordinate across domains with shared context.—
Carl Moberg,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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ChatGPT shows us how far along their chatbot is in reasoning through our question and delivering an answer.—
Alex Mayyasi,
HubSpot,
22 Aug. 2025
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In Budapest, after the uprising against the Communist regime, Andor — raised by his mother with idealized tales of his dead father — has his world turned upside down when a brutish man appears, claiming to be his true father.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of can’t-look-away infomercials, there are viral TikToks with users claiming that the devices can, like the once-buzzy weights, give your muscles more of a workout, allegedly burning more calories and aiding weight loss.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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James Dobson, once the most powerful tentpole of the Religious Right and a kingmaker for politicians professing faith, died Thursday, his family announced.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the Netflix dramedy Too Much, a brokenhearted American, Jess, makes the move across the pond, inspired in part by daydreams of stately castles, rolling green hills and dashing gentlemen professing their ardent admiration.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tonight's game is one of the biggest in the early going, as both teams have visions of going deep into the playoffs and contending for the Super Bowl this season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately for the Mets, most of the National League’s playoff-contending teams are flawed, too.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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