reasserted

verb

past tense of reassert
as in reaffirmed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserted
  1. affirmed
  2. asserted
  3. insisted
  4. declared
  5. claimed
  6. alleged
  7. contended
  8. announced
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  • When India became independent in 1947, its constitution affirmed a commitment to religious diversity and pluralism as a national ideal.
    — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The game’s action mostly affirmed our calls from the last projection, though there were a few minor changes worth noting.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirmed
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  • Yet the vice president asserted that Iran will feel a much greater impact.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Despite missing out on the World Cup's Best Player, Mourinho asserted Real Madrid's midfield, including Tchouameni, Camavinga, and Valverde, has no deficit, even after Kroos and Modric's exits.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserted
Verb
  • The company has insisted that the WBD deal is pro-competitive, and has asserted that the deal’s opponents are driven by political concerns, including the prospect of CNN changing hands.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This caused a strained relationship with the company after city officials insisted the extra cost should be covered by PCL.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of insisted
Verb
  • Set in the 1950s, Juul follows 17-year-old circus acrobat Juul, whose life changes forever after a tragic accident leaves her in a coma and declared brain-dead.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Reiterating its 2019 call for Kavala’s release, the court declared his life-without-parole conviction null and void and found multiple violations of fundamental rights and judicial independence guarantees.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of declared
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  • In his comments, the most substantial since taking on the new role, Rezaei also claimed the US’ attack on Iran had encouraged countries to seek protection by acquiring nuclear weapons.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The league also claimed Gold participated in parlay bets on NFL and college games.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of claimed
Verb
  • However, the complaints alleged, administrators were unwilling to provide the dedicated aide.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Two exes alleged Watts blew past their boundaries to satisfy his own needs.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • Espinosa has contended that the ethics commission, not the city, is the proper venue for the investigation.
    — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a wide-ranging exclusive interview aired Tuesday, Dudum contended the allegations stemmed from a misunderstanding of how the company is altering healthcare.
    — Jacqueline Corba, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of contended
Verb
  • The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed by a set of militias and foreign governments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Police have not announced any arrests as their investigation began late Sunday night.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
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