reasserts

verb

present tense third-person singular of reassert
as in reaffirms

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserts
  1. reaffirms
  2. asserts
  3. affirms
  4. insists
  5. contends
  6. declares
  7. alleges
  8. maintains
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  • Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week.
    — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of reaffirms
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  • The report asserts flatly that Zucker wasn’t truthful and danced around the same accusation regarding Ballmer.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Although the makeup of the New England power grid changed substantially over a quarter century, the report asserts that fossil fuel remains the principal source of generation.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserts
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  • The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirms
Verb
  • Israel insists this is allowed under the latest ceasefire agreement.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But that sympathy can’t quite make up for the galling fact of Nelson’s sons, now teenagers stuck in limbo as a father figure stubbornly insists on courting further ruin.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of insists
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  • Summary This article contends that inflation management is not, and never has been, the Federal Reserve's core responsibility.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The company contends its plan serves the town, the residential marketplace and the interest of historic preservation.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of contends
Verb
  • If Sullivan declares a mistrial, the prosecution will then have to decide whether to retry or dismiss the case.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Below that line, oil can only be legally released if the President formally declares a severe domestic or international energy supply emergency.
    — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of declares
Verb
  • Shelley alleges her superior, Woodie Dixon, Golden State’s chief legal officer, was not present for her termination meeting, violating team policy.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges four families with addresses in Mansfield, Georgia have had irreparable damage to their property and quality of life throughout the construction and operation of the Meta data center.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of alleges
Verb
  • Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • However, Gabbana maintains his creative responsibilities within the group together with Domenico Dolce, Alfonso’s brother.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of maintains
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