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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  • Taiwan’s government asserts the island’s de facto sovereignty, and the Taiwanese public overwhelmingly prefers to maintain the status quo of autonomy from China.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The filing puts his value at some $600 million in assets and business interests at the time of his death, and asserts that Tracey is looking for her rightful share.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of asserts
Verb
  • Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of affirms
Verb
  • And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The comments by Akishino, the next in line for the throne, come just weeks after a historic revision to the Imperial House Law by the conservative government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that insists only paternal-lineage men can become emperor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • Bar-Zemer contends that safety features could be installed to make sure pedestrians have enough time to exit the pathway if water rises swiftly.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the author contends this limitation is insufficient, recalling the severe economic impact of prior Trump tariffs on major trading partners.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of contends
Verb
  • D’Arcy closes the window with an air of steely resolve, and in doing so declares the Rhaenyra who might have mourned her half-sister as dead and gone.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Its exterior wall declares its name in bold black-and-white graphics.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of declares
Verb
  • The lawsuit, led by City Attorney Ryan Richardson, also alleges pest infestations, security problems, and unrepaired fire, water, and structural damage inside the 98-unit building.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office alleges Hilliard stole $9,510 while working as the administrator of Colorado’s Nike Elite program from 2021 to 2025.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleges
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  • The future of farmland preservation around Charlotte Despite the challenges, the region still maintains 8,936 active farms, providing a window to integrate urban and rural growth sustainably.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ned Davis Research chief global strategist Tim Hayes also maintains a Secular Bear Watch model meant to foretell equity ice ages.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of maintains
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“Reasserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserts. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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