reasserts

Definition of reassertsnext
present tense third-person singular of reassert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserts
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Pricing information, the FTC asserts, was not as transparent.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Reeves — actually the nicest man in show business — is a recessive passenger whose metatextual casting offers a convenient smokescreen for Hill to unleash his id, and Ira quickly asserts himself as the movie’s dominant force.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
    Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But Cukor insists that Maven was never supposed to be a weapon.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
  • While Iran has set ending the wars in Lebanon and the region as a condition for talks with the United States, Lebanon insists on representing itself.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Agarwal, however, contends that the congressman doesn’t fully understand the needs of the Valley’s core industry, which employs a large swath of constituents in the district.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Additionally, the suit contends that despite being placed on administrative leave from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in September, Fatherley has been allowed to access and use his work email address, violating Wyandotte County’s employee policies.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Because, as your own website proudly declares, tickets are not sold onboard the train.
    Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Common Council has seen vacancies before, and city's municipal code spells out what the alderperson and the city must do when someone declares their intent to resign.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit alleges that Peng took part in procurements, evaluations and approvals amounting to millions of dollars in district contracts, work orders and change orders.
    City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The filing alleges Hayes fired without warning and that Avery did not pose an immediate threat, was not advancing toward anyone, and was not engaging in any violent act at the time.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Kock maintains the presence of these smart hunters has chased the once dominant great whites further along the coast and insists that overall, the population of great whites in South African waters is stable.
    Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Reasserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserts. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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