reasserts

Definition of reassertsnext
present tense third-person singular of reassert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserts
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Carolyn’s mother asserts that John was responsible for the crash.
    Jeff Wise, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • While the Ratanapakdee family asserts he was attacked because of his race, hate crime charges were not filed and the argument was not raised in trial.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Anglicanism traditionally affirms scripture as primary, interpreted through reason and tradition.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
  • As other courts have recognized and the CFTC affirms, Kalshi is subject to federal jurisdiction.
    Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Ulbrich insists he was always convinced that those predictions were wrong.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The administration contends this interpretation aligns with historical constitutional understanding rather than contradicting it.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman contends that our modern sense of altruism can be traced back to the radical shift in ethical thinking sparked by Jesus' teachings.
    Big Think, Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Maureen Groppe The arguments are in the history books as Chief Justice John Roberts declares, after slightly more than two hours of oral arguments, that the case has been submitted.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • When the government declares, implicitly or explicitly, that people don’t matter, investors should listen.
    Andrew Behar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Another alleges that a Washington state medical board policy on Covid misinformation is a violation of doctors’ free speech.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The teen then steered his minivan slightly to the right, away from Andrade’s vehicle, in an effort to get around, the indictment alleges.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Southwest Airlines maintains a clear point of view.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Maryland Matters maintains editorial independence.
    Rhiannon Evans, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Reasserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserts. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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