- present tense form of assert (3rd person singular).
asserts
Example Sentences
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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
Such clippings were often shared among friends, family and communities of correspondents—the 19th-century equivalent, Mr. Wright cleverly asserts, “of posting a link in a group chat.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"And what I've seen with the prime minister is that he aggressively asserts the interests of his country – sometimes that means we're on the same page, sometimes it means we're not."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, state media said Friday, the latest in a series of high-level summits as Beijing asserts its position as a diplomatic superpower on the world stage.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
If this really is a police apparatus, here; if it’s what it asserts itself to be.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
