REASSERTS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

reasserts

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present tense third-person singular of reassert

as in reaffirms

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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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Hearn asserts the existing contract stipulates a UK staging and demands substantial compensation and concessions for Joshua, including tax and travel considerations, to approve a change.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has balked at negotiating a peace deal directly with Zelenskyy, asserts that the Ukrainian president is an illegitimate leader because his term expired in 2024.

— Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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The IndustriALL Bangladesh Council, or IBC, contends that the clock began when the existing garment wage took effect in December 2023.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
The author contends the Fed cannot control price shifts stemming from sophisticated global cooperation, new technologies, or supply chain disruptions, making blame for inflation or expectations of quick fixes unrealistic.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of contends

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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
The Counter View On GitHub Before anyone declares a changing of the guard, look at what the adoption data will show over the next two quarters.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of declares

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Raymond’s complaint alleges Miranda continued taking dogs and collecting fees from shelters while killing some of the animals already in his care and, in some cases, falsely reporting that they had been adopted.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Blackbox Multimedia, which has produced series for 5 including The Ex-Wife and Benidorm is Murder, alleges that the network wrongfully terminated a production deal and it is owed money.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleges

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And because the stretch is mechanical rather than synthetic, this construction maintains its comfort and flexibility over time.

— Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
In theory, the paper maintains its independence through a 1994 congressional framework and First Amendment protections safeguarded by Congress.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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