reasserted

past tense of reassert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserted
Verb
  • The court affirmed Cichuniec’s conviction for second-degree assault related to the unlawful administration of drugs, leaving that conviction intact, the decision states.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 June 2026
  • In Congress, Simon affirmed her positions as a member of the new generation of progressives in the House of Representatives from her predecessor and mentor, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • But the realities of modern politics occasionally asserted themselves.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Rather than creating a unified framework from the outset, different agencies have asserted authority over different aspects of the marketplace.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Mexican coach Javier Aguirre has publicly insisted that Ochoa will have to compete for minutes like any other player.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The federation had insisted that all players and staff be granted visas, including those who had military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • The ballpark was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1998 and declared a National Commemorative Site in 2025.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
  • Dolan claimed Oakley was verbally abusive.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • It was alleged that Murphy had years of misconduct, which included improperly touching genitals during massages and intrusive observation during urine sampling for drug tests.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
  • Paula Conaway alleged she was harassed and ultimately demoted from her position as deputy chief for insisting on accountability for officers under her command.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds — despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.
    City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
  • Prosecutors argued Anthony intentionally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation between the two teenagers, while defense attorneys contended Anthony acted in self-defense.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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“Reasserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserted. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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