ASSERTIONS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

assertions

noun

plural of assertion

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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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 Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Multiple individuals within the world of independent film backed up Skolnick’s assertions about his reputation and the wider industry to IndieWire. — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 There is so much here that is confident and simple in a high-school-biology manner—these are assertions that reveal no uncertainty or any interest in encountering knowledge beyond her own. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 Some requests were for DeepSeek’s technology, a finding that bolsters assertions from Congress that the company is in bed with the CCP’s military and spying apparatus. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 This study gives us a reason, beyond the assertions of law enforcement leaders, to believe the Flock system deserves some credit for San Francisco's drop in car thefts. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 Revealing documents from Jones’ litigation previously became central to Lively’s own assertions in court. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 In a statement, a spokesperson for Lineage said the LAFD’s report backed the company’s assertions. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 The affidavit presents those assertions as part of the investigator’s basis for seeking the warrant. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands both requested emergency disaster declarations on Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Importers must determine which products are covered, calculate the financial implications, and ensure their customs declarations reflect the applicable requirements.

— Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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To the extent these independent contentions were intended to imply that NBA rules permit teams, at the request of players, to initiate off-court income opportunities for players, that implication is incorrect.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Many healthcare policy analysts disagree with these contentions about fraud, noting partisan politics have now become part of the dissemination of government reports.

— Robert Applebaum, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of contentions

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Gilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The probe found no criminal wrongdoing, at which point Spitzer shifted to negotiating towards a civil disposition with GKN and announced the claims program.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of claims

Noun

Prosecutors leveled new allegations during a bail hearing Friday, accusing the couple of almost never allowing the children outside and claiming that Zhang previously fled the country to avoid an abuse allegation.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
And while some of the allegations were never proved, he was convicted of perjury and perverting the course of justice and sentenced to four years in jail.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of allegations

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Earlier studies have pointed to different hypotheses about the formation of the lunar magnetic field.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Observation generates hypotheses; hypotheses lead to anatomical investigation; anatomy stimulates physiological questions; physiology eventually produces clinical trials.

— Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

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