avowing

verb

Definition of avowingnext
present participle of avow
1
as in insisting
to state as a fact usually forcefully avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable

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2
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly avowed their undying love for each other

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avowing
  1. insisting
  2. declaring
  3. alleging
  4. asserting
  5. maintaining
  6. proclaiming
  7. announcing
Verb
  • The latest lawsuit, filed in Seattle in August by a group of gamers, alleges Valve practices anticompetitive behaviors, like insisting publishers match Steam’s prices even selling through other channels and retaliating against companies that don’t conform by removing their games from Steam.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Artisan caused ripples by insisting on a prime summer release, at a time when independents, even Miramax, were discouraged because of full release schedules with top titles and at that time fewer screens in an average cinema.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of insisting
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  • Republican lawmakers said that is not at risk because the amendment does not stand in the way of a governor declaring an emergency in the first place.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If the Legislature does not vote to continue the emergency declaration, the governor would be prohibited from declaring another emergency based on the same conditions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of declaring
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  • Allarity is facing a class action lawsuit alleging false and misleading statements related to the Dovitinib NDA, which the company plans to vigorously defend against.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The novel approach sprouted from social-media folklore, with viral posts alleging that run-club members were doing a lot more than jogging with one another.
    André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of alleging
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  • Meanwhile, the New York Times last week sent Perplexity a cease-and-desist notice demanding the company stop using its content, asserting that the Perplexity AI system infringes its copyrights, Reuters reported.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This can lead to impulsive decisions, like over-asserting yourself or, on the contrary, withdrawing completely to avoid confrontation.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of asserting
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  • Launching a redesign requires a balance between elevating product attributes and maintaining brand equity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ito, a creature designer, and Yamaoka, a composer, are said to have been crucial in maintaining the mood of the original game.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of maintaining
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  • In early 2023, Bogotá sought to de-escalate violence by proclaiming cease-fires with six of the largest armed groups, who were surprised by the announcement and had promised nothing in return.
    Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
  • In February, Maduro issued a decree proclaiming an economic emergency and announced the first increase in the price of gasoline in 17 years.
    Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2016
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • In fitting form for the satirical website, The Onion’s news release announcing the sale was written in the voice of a CEO of Global Tetrahedron, a fictional evil company created by Onion staff.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • When reached for comment via Instagram, Thorpe directed NBC News to a post on Tippet’s page announcing his death.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of announcing
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