1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
was tearfully averring his innocence
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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes
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Recent Examples of aver
Curator Claire Gilman avers in the show’s catalog that this painting’s circular format may intentionally recall the porthole of a seafaring vessel.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2024
Speaking from the Ohio Turnpike commission office in Swanton, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy averred a V2X system might have made a difference.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The inspector general also averred that the program was understaffed and poorly managed.
—Raj M. Shah, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2022
On June 12, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the most popular Turkish prime minister of the last half century, marked his third straight electoral win by averring his leadership over not only Turkey but the entire region.
—Mustafa Akyol, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2011
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2024
Speaking from the Ohio Turnpike commission office in Swanton, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy averred a V2X system might have made a difference.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The inspector general also averred that the program was understaffed and poorly managed.
—Raj M. Shah, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2022
On June 12, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the most popular Turkish prime minister of the last half century, marked his third straight electoral win by averring his leadership over not only Turkey but the entire region.
—Mustafa Akyol, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2011
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That, Lee insists, is non-negotiable.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit accuses Boeing of repeatedly retaliating against Barnett for actions such as objecting to allowing mechanics to self-inspect and approve their own work and insisting on documenting defects and other problems, according to the filing.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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In response, Bukele declared a state of exception, which is still in effect, suspending many of the country’s due process rights and commencing a wave of mass arrests.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 38-year-old took to Instagram to hit back at a comment about his father following Variety's report alleging that Marc Platt flew to New York to speak with Zegler over her politics.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration alleges that Maduro and Cabello are not only complicit in its rise but actively control it through the Soles drug cartel, using the gang as a deadly enforcement squad.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Plaintiffs’ counsel offered a brief rationale in their motion to approve the deal, asserting that the CFP is an affiliated entity of the defendants, which include the NCAA and the quintet of athletic conferences formerly known as the Power Five.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, numerous Israeli political leaders express sympathy for Palestinians and assert that Israelis can only be secure when Palestinians are free.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Iran experts have claimed that the fatwa is non-existent.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If the Department of Education succeeds in obtaining immunity from DOGE lawsuits, other Trump administration departments would likely claim the same immunity.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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During the campaign, Trump professed ignorance of Project 2025.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Merrill signed anyway, professing his love for San Diego, his teammates, manager Mike Shildt and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wolfers contended that firms will likely not announce plans to set up their factories in the U.S. as long as the uncertainty and instability Trump has started continues.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy has contended before, but even his final round 81 in 2012 still looms.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After affirming his commitment to cooperating with the investigation, protecting Jewish students and protecting free speech, Wood referenced the protest.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the same time with all of this, box office sources, not just Disney, affirm that Snow White played evenly across the country.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Aver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aver. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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