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
  • In a separate incident in March 2021, Hay alleged Combs forced him to perform oral sex, according to the suit.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • In public statements, Alfonsi and Vega alleged their firings were politically motivated.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • Charter leaders and advocates have contended that charters are underfunded by CPS compared to district-run schools.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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