reassert

verb

re·​as·​sert (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsərt How to pronounce reassert (audio)
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reasserted; reasserting; reasserts

transitive verb

: 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 …Mike Finger

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Swiping a debit card may be one small way to reassert control. Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025 Regaining Control In GenAI Platforms Big brands facing visibility issues in the AI search space have options to reassert brand presence and positive perception. Shannon Reedy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The effort also reflects a new tactic by the Christian right in Arizona and nationwide to reassert parental rights by arguing for religious exercise freedoms under the First Amendment. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Once politicians reassert control, the temptation to hold onto it becomes overwhelming. Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reassert

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reassert was in 1647

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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassert. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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