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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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  • 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 lawsuit contends Hoskins' office illegally intervened in an April municipal election.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Kanter, who also played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz, contends his ticket arrangement wasn’t unusual or worrisome.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of contends
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  • Continue reading … — Vance declares Democrats ‘party of hatred,’ says party has moved beyond big government.
    — , FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Following the interrupted hookup, Issa and Paul Baker decide to break up — and Issa declares a ban on future hookups between the housemates.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of declares
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  • The university is also facing a separate federal lawsuit filed in February by a student accused of using artificial intelligence to write papers, who alleges the university disciplined them without a fair process.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • She was sent home with a blood glucose monitor and instructions to follow up pre-natal care, the lawsuit alleges.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of alleges
Verb
  • Accessibility The Bedford Post Inn maintains one ADA-compliant guest room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • With a celebrity roster that includes Rami Malek, Emilia Clarke, Maria Bello, Chris Weitz, Elijah Wood, Sonya Walger and Dan O’Shannon, Hohnen maintains a keen read on the zeitgeist.
    — Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
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