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reassert

verb

Definition of reassert

as in to reaffirm

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Recent Examples of reassert Other political forces are starting to reassert themselves as the US midterms approach, with Democrats shining a campaign-season spotlight on self-dealing, as Semafor’s Ben Smith wrote recently. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Analysts say Xi's visit to North Korea is largely meant to reassert China's influence over North Korea, whose foreign policy priority has shifted to Russia in recent years. — ABC News, 6 June 2026 Four Republicans crossed party lines to support the Democrats' resolution, which would reassert the legislative branch's war authority and block further military action. — Carlie Procell, USA Today, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassert

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Over the last few years, the UC system has been under immense pressure to reaffirm its commitment to educating the residents of the state.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Republicans’ questions are likely to reaffirm a skepticism toward many public health experts and sweeping government disease responses.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026

Definition of reaffirm

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All that representation went a long way toward affirming my self-esteem.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
The orders come after the Supreme Court's recent ruling affirming that the Constitution grants automatic citizenship for virtually all children born in the United States.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of affirm

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One of the few is Andie MacDowell, who’s maintained curly hair throughout her entire career, nonetheless.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Rheinmetall Goldman analysts continue to maintain a positive stance on Rheinmetall , predicting a potential upside of 102% over the next 12 months.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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Elsewhere, though, pundits contend that these voters are rejecting socialism and its candidates, as in last year’s party primary for New York City mayor, when then-candidate Zohran Mamdani lost Black communities by wide margins.

— Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Football season is back in South Florida as both the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes have opened training camp, giving fans an early look at teams hoping to contend in the NFL and college football this fall.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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