reasserted

verb

past tense of reassert
as in reaffirmed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserted
  1. affirmed
  2. asserted
  3. insisted
  4. declared
  5. claimed
  6. alleged
  7. contended
  8. announced
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  • Achane for the season and have been without top wide receiver Caleb Douglas the past three games, coach Jeff Hafley affirmed Monday that Willis remains the starting quarterback.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Secretary Rubio — who is also the US national security advisor — affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself against Houthi aggression and Washington’s intention to honor its defense and security agreements with the kingdom.
    — Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of affirmed
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  • In a debate earlier this week, Bass highlighted her accomplishments in paving the way for new affordable housing, while Raman asserted that housing production is still lagging and Bass isn’t doing enough.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The company generally denied the allegations and asserted that any damages should be apportioned among the parties and other potentially responsible parties.
    — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of asserted
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  • Busfield, who has insisted be was innocent of the charges, was released from custody pending trial.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Roberts insisted that the works were real and that the the Warhol Foundation had said as much to him.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of insisted
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  • Charlie Kirk often declared that the biblical role of the father to his child is to be their protector, both physically and spiritually.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The World Meteorological Organization on June 2 declared 2026-2027 to be a historically strong Super El Niño event this year.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of declared
Verb
  • There are believed to be two adult owls, and some photographers have claimed to have seen six fledglings, Barrett added.
    — JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The fake message, shared alongside images of Fox and an older photograph of the former couple, claimed Kelly was devastated by the breakup and blamed himself for losing her.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of claimed
Verb
  • In 1961, for instance, a riot erupted at the merry-go-round when police officers alleged a 17-year-old Black rider failed to pay for his admission.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Hill alleged Sneed was closely involved in some of those arrangements.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • Prosecutors have contended that Sanon was more than an unwitting political hopeful.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Belgal's attorneys contended ICE agents arrested Belgal without a warrant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of contended
Verb
  • In May, Uthmeier joined Justice Department officials at the Miami Freedom Tower when the federal government announced its arrest warrant and charges.
    — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Richardson also announced the company plans to bring online two more rocket recovery vessels to join its existing ship, Jacklyn, named after Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ mother.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Reasserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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