as in to reaffirm
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Recent Examples of reassert
The old hierarchies from civilian life can easily reassert themselves in the military.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
His response was Blue Velvet, a film that reasserted his control and cemented his reputation as a visionary chronicler of suburban darkness.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
His attempts to reassert Russian dominance over former Soviet territories have come at a tremendous cost, domestically and internationally; the country has been cut off from Western capital markets and has no access to advanced technologies, particularly in aerospace, defense, and energy.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Ali reasserted his boxing dominance in the 1970s and was the only professional fighter to be heavyweight champion three times.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
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John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
His response was Blue Velvet, a film that reasserted his control and cemented his reputation as a visionary chronicler of suburban darkness.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
His attempts to reassert Russian dominance over former Soviet territories have come at a tremendous cost, domestically and internationally; the country has been cut off from Western capital markets and has no access to advanced technologies, particularly in aerospace, defense, and energy.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Ali reasserted his boxing dominance in the 1970s and was the only professional fighter to be heavyweight champion three times.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
Verb
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Kelce reaffirmed his desire to hoist the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy once again at the end of the upcoming season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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President Xi reaffirmed this goal in April, signalling China’s continued commitment to its dual carbon targets.—
Laurence Tubiana,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Bayern asserted their dominance over Group C by thrashing Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener 10-0.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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America asserted its position, secured a partner through alignment against common rivals, and laid the groundwork for its emergence as a global superpower.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Watkins’ conviction was overturned in 2023, affirming his innocence after years of efforts by his family and the Georgia Innocence Project, according to the lawsuit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Illinois hospital emergency departments must continue to provide abortions when necessary to pregnant women whose health is in danger, despite a change in federal guidance earlier this week, state leaders affirmed Wednesday.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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European leaders are expected to present a comprehensive offer aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear activity, though Tehran insists its program remains peaceful.—
Amanda Castro
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The barrage led Israel’s defense minister to overtly threaten Iran’s supreme leader. Israel, meanwhile, struck Iran’s heavy water reactor, part of the country’s nuclear program, which its government insists is meant for peaceful purposes only.—
Elena Becatoros,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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While relationships — particularly those with elements of the fanbase — were fractured by the time of Messi’s departure in the summer of 2025, sources close to the French club — who will remain anonymous to protect relationships — maintain there are no regrets over his signing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Bears could starve, groups maintained, and their populations could plummet again.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Hill contends the Bills are afraid to cover him man-to-man.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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As strangers moments prior, the men had both been nervous that each another might be contending for the same lots, and one of them scooted to a seat farther away to ease the tension.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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