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as in pretends
to present a false appearance of
professed friendship while secretly plotting revenge
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as in declares
to state clearly and strongly
the lonely woman professed her love in a series of letters to the soldier
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as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he professed his innocence to anyone who would listen
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professes
Verb
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Even today, the Indian rupee note declares its value in 17 different languages.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025 -
Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.—
JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Ian insists the key is handed over first.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The formula assumes that interest compounds over a full year, but most small loans are repaid within weeks or months.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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That assumes the Denver Broncos (9-6), who lost to the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) on Thursday, hold on to the seventh playoff slot.—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.—
Penny Weaver,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2024
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The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Lively also alleges that Heath and Baldoni also entered her hair and makeup trailer unannounced on multiple occasions, while she was getting dressed.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan. 2025
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Even if the Fourth Circuit affirms Bell, NASCAR could still ultimately win the case, which is set to go to trial next December.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dangling Tucker and Valdez in trade talks all but affirms that claim.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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Already on pace to be a historic team on that end, Caruso’s mindset and leadership should ensure the Thunder maintains a top defense for the next half-decade.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The train station from which the event begins and ends maintains the look and charm of its 19th century origin.—
Maria Menounos,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Frank Sweeney seems surprised by the rivals twist when host TJ Lavin announces it in the first teaser for the new season.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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As Daniel announces a controversial plan to install a lavatory in the church, dividing his town, the cousin to Champton’s patron Bernard de Floures is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Professes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professes. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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