reassert

verb

Definition of reassertnext
as in to reaffirm

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Recent Examples of reassert 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 In theory, a ceasefire would see the central government reassert more direct control of their subordinates, although concerns about assassinations might discourage them for rebuilding their electronic command and control systems, making that more difficult. — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 12 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 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 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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  • Kavanaugh could have limited his separate opinion to asserting that Trump’s order couldn’t override a federal law, which was all that was needed to decide the case.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of assert
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  • The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may ban trans athletes from girls and women’s teams, affirming policies in 27 states.
    — Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 3 July 2026
  • The last chapters of Jones’s book are filled with meditations on mortality that are both life affirming and sweet.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of affirm
Verb
  • Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of insist
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  • Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026
Definition of maintain
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  • Shopping for cannabis based solely on THC percentage is fundamentally flawed, experts contend.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Her attorneys contend the defendants used the litigation to portray her as dishonest, intimidate potential witnesses, fuel a public relations campaign against her and drive up the cost of her legal defense.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 30 June 2026
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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