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Synonyms

asserted

American  
[uh-sur-tid] / əˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

  1. resting on a statement or claim unsupported by evidence or proof; alleged.

    The asserted value of the property was twice the amount anyone offered.

Other Word Forms

  • assertedly adverb
  • unasserted adjective
  • well-asserted adjective

Etymology

Origin of asserted

First recorded in 1675–85; assert + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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SoFi asserted in a statement that it was a ”highly regulated public company” that maintains strong confidence in the integrity of its financial reporting.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

In written remarks prepared for the hearing, Gabbard had asserted those attacks "obliterated" Iran's nuclear enrichment programme, and Iran had made "no efforts" to rebuild it.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Iranian state media asserted that the women had been pressured to stay in Australia, and would be welcomed if they returned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Countering this, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserted at the end of January that the "US always has a strong dollar policy".

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

That was the extent, Gonzales asserted, of their duties.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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