- present participle of assert.
asserting
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Musk has often promoted Community Notes, calling it "awesome" and asserting that all users, including himself, were subject to being corrected by the crowd-sourced model.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Eleanor watches dutifully, admiring her daughter as she leads rooms full of men, asserting that her decision is not only the best one, but the right one, because she is the person in charge.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
County attorneys responded to the plaintiffs with a letter asserting that they should have appealed the Planning Commission’s approval of the vested rights to the county Board of Supervisors within 90 days of the decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
This is roughly analogous to me asserting that running headfirst into a telephone pole at a full sprint will not affect my health because I do not “intend” to concuss myself.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
He was asserting his traditional prerogative as a chief and was challenging the authority of the magistrate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word