reasserts

Definition of reassertsnext
present tense third-person singular of reassert
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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
  • In the months before that change, Sun asserts, its management had been trying to pressure him into investing more in WLF.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Recognition of casting at this level affirms its place at the heart of the filmmaking process.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 May 2026
  • However, everyone insists her two absences were not related to that.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • The Republican contends the selection came down to Democratic supervisors picking a political ally.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.
    Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The mother also alleges in the lawsuit that the school was negligent and failed to protect her daughter.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
  • The complaint also alleges that officials failed to disclose conflicts of interest tied to the zoning case.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Finally, establishing strict boundaries, like disabling notifications and setting specific usage times, prevents addiction and maintains focus.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.
    Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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“Reasserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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