as in to reaffirm
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Recent Examples of reassert
Typically, a traumatized woman seeking violent revenge is made to back off from the abyss at the last minute, reasserting her superior humanity by refusing to sink to her victimizer’s level.
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Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
But over the last few months, zip-up sweatshirts have reasserted their dominance as the prime selection for casual wear, and after adding a lightweight option from Athleta to my wardrobe, the style quickly became my favorite pick from hot girl walks to cross-country flights.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Countries that were able to reassert themselves in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s have every reason to watch the situation in Ukraine with some nervousness.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Although small and halting, these steps showed that governments can reassert democratic control over the forces of globalization, but only by cooperating with others.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
But over the last few months, zip-up sweatshirts have reasserted their dominance as the prime selection for casual wear, and after adding a lightweight option from Athleta to my wardrobe, the style quickly became my favorite pick from hot girl walks to cross-country flights.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Countries that were able to reassert themselves in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s have every reason to watch the situation in Ukraine with some nervousness.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Although small and halting, these steps showed that governments can reassert democratic control over the forces of globalization, but only by cooperating with others.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
Verb
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Overall: Very Strong Therefore, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock stands out as appealing yet volatile, reaffirming our conclusion that NFLX is a difficult stock to purchase.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Verb
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In response, two of Trump's senior officials made statements asserting that the message was a threat toward the president.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Centering the incident as a fight over a phone, as attorney Teny Geragos did in the defense’s opening statement, Combs’ team assert what everybody can see doesn’t rise to the charges the feds have hit the All About the Benjamins performer with.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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But all eyes are likely to be on A$AP Rocky, who’s done some scattered acting before, but who appears in his biggest role to date as Yung Felon, a part whose place in the story has yet to be revealed, but that’s been affirmed by Lee to be a major one.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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The new pope’s brother had to resolve an online dispute by affirming Leo is a fan of the South Side’s Chicago White Sox and not the North Side’s Cubs.—
Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
Verb
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While working on the film, Lively insisted on rewriting the infamous rooftop scene.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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During construction, Wright insisted that his design would perform, but on-site builders were less convinced and added more structural steel to the concrete slabs without the architect’s knowledge.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Conclusion Federal investment in R&D has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining the United States’ technological and economic leadership.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Trim trees and shrubs to give your lawn adequate sunlight, maintain a fertilization program, and water regularly and deeply.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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In Piranha Plant Nap Mishap there are multiple alarm clocks with which to contend.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde Saturday after the team’s slow start to the 2025 season after contending for the American League East title last season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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