reassert

verb

Definition of reassertnext
as in to reaffirm

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Recent Examples of reassert 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 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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  • But another solid season from Daniels, and especially one with a playoff berth, would reaffirm his place among the league’s top QBs and all but guarantee him a massive second contract.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • But after the president intervened, administration officials who had defended the pause quickly moved to reaffirm their support for the tactic.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of reaffirm
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  • For Lynnette Grey Bull, who is Northern Arapaho and Hunkpapa Lakota, returning to Colorado is less about reclaiming the past than about asserting the present.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • In addition, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has repeatedly asserted that inflation needs to be lower to hit the FOMC’s targets, perhaps implying a need for higher interest rates to achieve that.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of assert
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  • Free This annual service brings together affirming faith communities from across the Charlotte region to celebrate inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ people.
    — Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Skin care experts affirm their value as a consistent, supportive skincare tool, though at-home devices offer subtler results than professional treatments.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of affirm
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  • Rignol has spent over a year in court insisting that Yale used the wrong tools, followed the wrong procedures, asked for the wrong file, and reached the wrong conclusions.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • Supporters insist their measure is nonpartisan, noting that Democratic lawmakers also tried to restrict citizen initiatives before Republicans gained control of the Capitol.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of insist
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  • This strategy is different from that of closed-model labs like OpenAI and Anthropic whose commercial position hinges on maintaining proprietary access to their most capable systems.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The lesson of Surfside is not simply that buildings must be maintained.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of maintain
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  • Decisions on matters such as war, citizenship, exile and capital punishment were made in the assemblies and courts, where citizens heard contending speeches and voted immediately afterwards.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Pitching is always in high demand at the trade deadline and Garrett would be an option as a back end of the rotation starter or a swingman for a contending team.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of contend

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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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