as in to reaffirm
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Recent Examples of reassert
Although small and halting, these steps showed that governments can reassert democratic control over the forces of globalization, but only by cooperating with others.
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
There were militarized zones that reasserted a semblance of order through repression as well as cults of personality organized around a leader’s ability to provide a sense of purpose.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
Behind this transformation stands a growing cadre of producers reasserting tequila's identity—not through marketing theatrics but through craftsmanship, authenticity, and deep cultural roots.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The annexation is a cornerstone of his effort to reassert Russian dominance in former Soviet spaces.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
There were militarized zones that reasserted a semblance of order through repression as well as cults of personality organized around a leader’s ability to provide a sense of purpose.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
Behind this transformation stands a growing cadre of producers reasserting tequila's identity—not through marketing theatrics but through craftsmanship, authenticity, and deep cultural roots.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The annexation is a cornerstone of his effort to reassert Russian dominance in former Soviet spaces.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
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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
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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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Inspired by classic boom-bap production, lyrically, the track sees Young assert her agency in the bedroom with a new flame.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
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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Researchers must affirm their safety in larger studies and better understand whether these cells remain functional for the long term and can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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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
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India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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The last four shows have mostly maintained the same set list, including her beloved throwback hits.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Supporters contend the act is meant to encourage development of affordable housing, but critics insist that’s misleading.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Another theory contends that different features in nature, such as the pattern of leaf shadows moving on the forest floor under the sunlight, provide stimuli that is interesting but not overly demanding for humans.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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