reasserted

Definition of reassertednext
past tense of reassert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserted
Verb
  • However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.
    Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.
    Jordan Chiles, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Federal Transit Administration has asserted that assault rates against public transit passengers and workers in Charlotte exceed the national average.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Putin, however, has insisted that Russia would achieve its objectives in Ukraine one way or another.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The 66-year-old actor insisted paying attention to subtle changes in his body made all the difference in his cancer battle while talking about his new business venture – AWEAR Market.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors arrived on scene and declared Harris deceased from a gunshot wound.
    Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Lovato previously declared they were done with touring.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuits alleged people suffered substantial damage as a result of the now bankrupt plant that made fishing sinkers and battery terminals.
    Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But multiple former offensive linemen contended Campbell’s Super Bowl struggles were not due to his arms.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Defense lawyers Brian Klein and Axel contended in court filings that Puig, who is from Cuba, was confused because of his language barrier and a dual diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Lastly, the city officials announced an order that directs the city's health department and the Department of City Development to work together to determine the best course of action to attract and retain grocery stores.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Reasserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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