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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
As with many of Trump’s assertions, this was a lie.
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Donovan McAbee, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
Weaponizing Data Some assertions are more challenging to check out than others, especially when large segments of the public have been persuaded to distrust reputable sources of information.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
This was first discovered by Alex Liberty, a researcher who tracks the activity of Russia’s propaganda networks and who agrees with Linvill’s assertion that the deepfake video bears all the hallmarks of a Storm-1516 campaign.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
Among the most bizarre was Vance’s assertion that white liberal parents are pushing their children to transition in order to gain an edge in college admissions.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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Donovan McAbee, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
Weaponizing Data Some assertions are more challenging to check out than others, especially when large segments of the public have been persuaded to distrust reputable sources of information.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
This was first discovered by Alex Liberty, a researcher who tracks the activity of Russia’s propaganda networks and who agrees with Linvill’s assertion that the deepfake video bears all the hallmarks of a Storm-1516 campaign.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
Among the most bizarre was Vance’s assertion that white liberal parents are pushing their children to transition in order to gain an edge in college admissions.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
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But the false declaration of urgency achieves what Newsom apparently wants: coverage in national media that otherwise probably wouldn’t happen.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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TikTok users were able to hear the groom, standing before his bride and her bridal party of 12 bridesmaids, delivering a profound and moving declaration of love.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the judge also heard arguments about whether Kohberger may pose a danger to others.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lawsuits pertaining to voter registration and other matters hint at arguments that could emerge in post-election legal cases.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The department’s detectives then found nearly identical claims for two different cars to other insurance companies, each filed with similar videos as evidence of damage.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company has not identified any significant legal proceedings or claims that could materially affect its financial condition or results of operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Famous for being a site of political contention (ahem, Rosie O’Donnell versus Elisabeth Hasselbeck), the show today saw the five hosts, who all oppose Trump, instead sorrowfully eulogizing democracy.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Doyle’s web gems continued through the stretch of the season, long after the Rockies were way out of contention.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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For starters, the director suggested that Abrams get rid of the showy flash-forward scene that the script originally started with, begrudgingly written by Abrams upon the insistence of some who tried to convince him that the kick-off needed a catchy hook.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite his mom's insistence on attending college, Donaldson decided to drop out to make videos more seriously, which prompted his mother to kick him out of their family home.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The hypothesis has come under serious scrutiny in biomechanical studies, as well as a growing body of medical and legal literature.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Bloodwork results furnish evidence for Elsbeth’s roofie hypothesis; Mac had high levels of a substance called scopolamine in her system.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Our stories have focused on the conflicts of interest Trump’s stake in the company present and allegations of mismanagement and cronyism within the company.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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In Florida, people who provided signatures in support of the state’s ballot measure received visits from state police investigating spurious allegations of fraud, and local television stations were threatened with criminal prosecution for airing an ad in support of the amendment.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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