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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De Paula asserts himself with a confident shake of the head after each pitch outside the strike zone.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Javi Borges, global Americas media and entertainment sector leader for accounting and consulting giant EY, asserts that entertainment companies need to also understand the sea change that is afoot in consumer tastes for leisure-time pursuits.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of asserts

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The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of affirms

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And Variety executive editor for TV Michael Schneider, who broke the news about the Emmys heading to Prime Video, insists the buzz at Monday’s Emmys after-parties wasn’t nearly as negative as the online response.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of insists

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The Justice Department alleges that UCSF’s medical school illegally favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian applicants when selecting its incoming classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
The city alleges the nonprofit obtained a state grant through a fraudulent application and failed to properly notify officials or meet community-engagement requirements.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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The material’s resistance to high heat and moisture maintains full operational stability where pure MXene typically degrades.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and other international organizations.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

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