- present tense form of assert (3rd person singular).
asserts
Example Sentences
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West asserts that Gilkar and Ahmed pressured her to terminate the pregnancy; Gilkar and Ahmed assert that West initially agreed that termination would be best and even made an appointment before changing her mind.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
It asserts broader German leadership for European security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Lee also asserts that the recent poor reactions to technology earning beats don’t reflect that profit prospects are priced in, but that the broader market is just enduring a period of nervousness.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But what’s remarkable is that, although the movie is a tale of political conspiracy and violent machinations, De Palma correctly asserts that these things are not exclusive to those in the highest seats of power.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
“If she goes, I go,” Mama asserts, but the guard has already turned his back on her.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
