1
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
So far, the Supreme Court has not ruled squarely on President Trump’s broad assertions of power.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Though these types of smiles are common, various types of smiles serve multiple purposes, including social cues, reinforcement, and assertions of dominance.2
Jump to Key Takeaways.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
Does this assertion lend itself to a drinking game?
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Despite assertions from the administration that the strikes set the country’s nuclear capabilities back by years, an initial intelligence assessment obtained by some media outlets suggested the damage was more limited, setting the program back only by a few months.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Though these types of smiles are common, various types of smiles serve multiple purposes, including social cues, reinforcement, and assertions of dominance.2
Jump to Key Takeaways.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
Does this assertion lend itself to a drinking game?
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Despite assertions from the administration that the strikes set the country’s nuclear capabilities back by years, an initial intelligence assessment obtained by some media outlets suggested the damage was more limited, setting the program back only by a few months.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
Noun
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This is the second time this year that there has been such a declaration in Texas, after severe storms and flooding in March.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Could this argument exempt them from the exit tax, sparing them significant financial consequences?—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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That request may become even more important to prosecutors if Routh is speaking and making arguments for himself at his trial.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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To make sure his company was in good hands and to sidestep nepotism claims, the 75-year-old billionaire sent his kids on a quest: get an MBA, work for a competitor for five years, and spend over a decade rising the ranks.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of paralegals and legal assistants to grow slower than the average for all occupations while roles for credit analysts, claims adjusters and insurance appraisers to decrease.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Of course, not everyone gets to take home the gold, and indeed, not everyone gets as far as a nomination, but some are left out of contention for reasons that have nothing to do with audience or critical appreciation or Television Academy voter preferences.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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There is still more work to do, but the Lakers are trying to make the necessary moves to get back into championship contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Trump has openly flirted with nearly every major conspiracy theory of the last half century, and championed one of the most reckless through his insistence without evidence that the 2020 election was stolen.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Yet labor leaders – and even some in-office evangelists – said the governor’s willingness to suddenly drop his demand proved the order was a clever political move and undermined his insistence that in-person work is superior, necessary for productivity and builds public trust.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Failing to test hypotheses via incremental launches and skipping milestone checks risks prioritizing activity over impact, wasting resources on features customers may not value or use rather than driving meaningful innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the search for extraterrestrial life, much like climate change, there is a detection and attribution phase, which requires the robust testing of hypotheses and also rigorous scrutiny.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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His last review, which examined misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, only referenced job titles.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Horner denied all allegations, and a few months later, Red Bull cleared him of any wrongdoing after an internal investigation.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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