reassert

verb

Definition of reassertnext
as in to reaffirm

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Recent Examples of reassert This weekend is an opportunity for Barcelona to even out the series and tighten their grip as a generational dynasty, or for OL Lyonnes, who’ve not lifted a Champions League trophy in four years, to reassert themselves as European legends. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Congress should reassert itself in several areas, regardless of which party holds the White House. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 Putin and Xi have developed close relations for more than a decade and the Russian president will want to reassert Russia's position as China's closest geopolitical ally, Price added. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026 That shift will reinforce the coolness and keep the heat from reasserting itself over the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
  1. reaffirm
  2. assert
  3. affirm
  4. insist
  5. maintain
  6. contend
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  • The second ceremony allowed the couple to reaffirm their commitment in the Catholic Church.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • That journey helped van Dongen reaffirm his love for darts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of reaffirm
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  • Education advocates have asserted that California schools are legally entitled to billions more under state law.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Some researchers have asserted that agents need particular kinds of internal architectures to govern the relationships between senses, cognitive processes, actions, and needs.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of assert
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  • The appeals court affirmed the HUPEPA dismissal and fee award, but remanded the Rule 11 issue.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • One girl’s family left New Hampshire as new laws targeting transgender youth and limiting gender-affirming care took hold, underscoring the growing pressure on families seeking supportive environments.
    — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of affirm
Verb
  • Iran insists on retaining control over shipping through the waterway and says vessels should instead use routes through its own territorial waters.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Indeed, Brocka insists on escapist fantasies in a world that otherwise offers no escape, which, in my view, is more hopeful than bleak — and, in turn, allows this kind of gritty sensuality to persist in his ever-enduring, luminous cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of insist
Verb
  • They are typically used during construction to maintain stability.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Under a settlement agreement signed July 6, Christopher Newport agreed to hiring a full-time interim head coach and assistant and maintain the program through at least August 2030.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of maintain
Verb
  • Prosecutors contend the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Cardwell has anchored the defense for a team that could contend for its second Summer League championship in six years after winning the tournament in 2021.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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