reassert
verb
re·as·sert
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsərt 
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reasserted; reasserting; reasserts
: to assert (something) again
She reasserted her authority.
Even better, they had won two of their first three games and were reasserting their status as the team to beat …—
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Such an outcome would have broad economic consequences and allow despots yet unknown to reassert control even as Trump moves on to, say, Cuba.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The original law was passed in 1973 in the wake of Vietnam, as a way to try to formalize and reassert Congress’s authority over matters of war.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
—Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Achievements and Aspirations in the Industry With each product development and innovation, TopGum reasserts its dedication to high-quality manufacturing, ongoing partner collaboration and customer satisfaction.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The original law was passed in 1973 in the wake of Vietnam, as a way to try to formalize and reassert Congress’s authority over matters of war.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
—Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Achievements and Aspirations in the Industry With each product development and innovation, TopGum reasserts its dedication to high-quality manufacturing, ongoing partner collaboration and customer satisfaction.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassert. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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