asseverations

noun

plural of asseveration
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something despite the reporter's asseverations about journalistic integrity, there is little doubt that he is guilty of fabricating a number of details in his stories

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  1. declarations
  2. assertions
Noun
  • 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
Definition of declarations
Noun
  • The battle — which escalated into a federal lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department against the state, Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Logan — features striking assertions of official misconduct.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of assertions
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“Asseverations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asseverations. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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