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.
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Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 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.
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Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
By the early 2020s, Cisco saw an opening to reassert itself.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
In a sane world, Congress would put a stop to it and reassert its own power to regulate import duties; unfortunately, this particular GOP Congress seems content enough to be a lapdog watching Trump usurp them and damage the economy and our international standing.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 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
By the early 2020s, Cisco saw an opening to reassert itself.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
In a sane world, Congress would put a stop to it and reassert its own power to regulate import duties; unfortunately, this particular GOP Congress seems content enough to be a lapdog watching Trump usurp them and damage the economy and our international standing.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
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On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
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The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.
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Car show winners The winner of Best in Show at the fourth annual Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show, held June 6, may seem somewhat underwhelming, but organizers assert that Michael Vanni’s 1964 Chevy Nova has serious street cred.
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That came after the start of talks between the two countries had been delayed while both sides also sought to assert influence over the strait.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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Chicago would have been the largest city in the Northern Hemisphere without a bus hub, and Greyhound could have moved its Midwest hub to Indiana where reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare are criminalized.
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Iran’s leaders insist the country’s nuclear program is only for peaceful purposes.
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The thread running through all of these is the same worry, that decisions which used to be made by people who could be questioned are now made by systems that cannot, unless someone insists they be opened up.
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Anguay said in a statement that she was humbled by the appointment, and said the utility would maintain its focus on providing safe, reliable power at affordable rates.
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And as sweat pours out, the loss of fluids reduces blood volume, meaning your heart is forced to pump even harder to maintain blood pressure.
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The report generally contends that a single-payer system would, by eliminating the paperwork and other aspects of the current system, be the most efficient from a cost/benefit basis.
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Experts contended that the progressive candidates could split the vote, opening the door for McAdams to win.
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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