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as in declarations
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 contentions
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 assertions
Carrying Global Market Hopes Industry projections lend further weight to assertions that India may well carry the hopes of the wider crude market.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Throwing out data Nevertheless, there are some CEOs — a minority, but a vocal one — who keep saying remote and flexible work just doesn’t work; studies keep proving those assertions wrong.
—Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
How people have come to believe in the powers of raw milk is hard to say, but relentless and organized assertions on the internet for more than two decades have played a big role.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
But my resonance with Brooks’ argument soon faded; not because his assertions were wrong – but because of omissions that stood out.
—Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, Kennedy’s false assertions of scientific correlations in children between vaccines and autism bolster a need for additional research, the president-elect said.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
At the core of the report’s assertions are Cheney’s contacts with Hutchinson, who was previously represented by another lawyer before changing representation and ultimately agreeing to testify before the panel in a blockbuster hearing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
But the brief Thursday disputed such assertions and argued, in part, the case should be heard in Massachusetts.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Throwing out data Nevertheless, there are some CEOs — a minority, but a vocal one — who keep saying remote and flexible work just doesn’t work; studies keep proving those assertions wrong.
—Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
How people have come to believe in the powers of raw milk is hard to say, but relentless and organized assertions on the internet for more than two decades have played a big role.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
But my resonance with Brooks’ argument soon faded; not because his assertions were wrong – but because of omissions that stood out.
—Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, Kennedy’s false assertions of scientific correlations in children between vaccines and autism bolster a need for additional research, the president-elect said.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
At the core of the report’s assertions are Cheney’s contacts with Hutchinson, who was previously represented by another lawyer before changing representation and ultimately agreeing to testify before the panel in a blockbuster hearing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
But the brief Thursday disputed such assertions and argued, in part, the case should be heard in Massachusetts.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertions
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South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, lawmakers and people attend a rally to condemn South Korean President’s surprise declarations of the martial law last night and to call for his resignation, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea December 4, 2024.—
Shafi Musaddique,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2024
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As the moon clashes with Venus, passionate declarations make things a bit awkward.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
11 Dec. 2024
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After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Such arguments over water in the Delta have long pitted California farmers and agricultural water districts against environmental groups, fishing advocates and Native tribes.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement also opted not to speak on those allegations.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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The release does not say whether investigators questioned Greer in 2023 about the woman’s allegations, and a spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday night.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Benefit of a Bald Body Over the years, several hypotheses have been proposed.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
20 Dec. 2024
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Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Assertions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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