reassert

verb

Definition of reassertnext
as in to reaffirm

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Recent Examples of reassert But seeking to reassert its leverage over the global oil chokepoint, Iran has stepped up drone and missile strikes on ships recently, including those outside the immediate vicinity of Hormuz. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 And gerrymandering to steal seats is offensive on principle; neither party should have to perform disproportionately well in an election just to reassert a level playing field. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Reforms will also need to involve a revival in fiscal federalism, where state governments reassert their proper constitutional role in funding public services. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2026 The people Greene makes films about look to reassert control over their realities and thus perhaps move forward. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 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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  • Having seen a rapid churn of creative directors in the space of three years, Gucci is using the store to reaffirm its brand identity and telegraph its new design direction amid ongoing turbulence in the luxury sector at large.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The international community must reaffirm its commitment to respecting the cultural value of place naming and to articulate responsible place-naming principles, especially for geographical features that are shared across international borders.
    — Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaffirm
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  • Black asserts that the statements made by Garcia are false and that traveling to appear on national television to make such statements about the inquiry into Epstein’s crimes goes beyond the purview of a member of Congress.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Those statements were false and were made maliciously, Black asserts through his lawyers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of assert
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  • Spoelstra brought his two sons and daughter with him to the Heat’s game a day later, an affirming display of family first, as friends offered replacement toys and comfort items for the children.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of affirm
Verb
  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined around 20 other countries and the European Commission in a declaration insisting that AI remain under human control.
    — Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While the case settled, Fairey had insisted his artistic transformation of an Associated Press photograph constituted fair use.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of insist
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  • However, Lelapo guests are not permitted to walk to Kapano or Dithaba, to maintain the exclusive, adults-only atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Their magnets must maintain precise field configurations while withstanding substantial mechanical stresses.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of maintain
Verb
  • The union has long contended that teams can generate revenue and profits outside of the MLB club through mixed-use developments, RSN ownership and other avenues.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The column contends that Republican redistricting efforts backfired, while California’s map changes helped Democrats win seats.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of contend

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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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