REASSERT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

reassert

verb

Definition of reassert

as in to reaffirm

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Recent Examples of reassert Pre-2022 patterns will reassert themselves, with India sourcing more from the Middle East and East Africa. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Moreover, institutions must reassert a philosophical defense of education itself. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for reassert

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Their chief executive, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, appeared on the club’s social media channels in July to reaffirm their stance.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Facing increasing isolation within the Mafia leadership, Bonanno tried to reaffirm his leadership by backing a plot to kill Gambino and Lucchese.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reaffirm

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It’s been a while since the Giants asserted themselves as the clearly better team on a field, especially at this time of year.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Hoskins asserted that Missouri’s Constitution doesn’t allow a referendum on congressional redistricting.

— David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of assert

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This caused a strained relationship with the company after city officials insisted the extra cost should be covered by PCL.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Anchor tenant JCPenney fought against a shutdown, insisting its store was still popular and profitable.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of insist

Verb

The approach could help these batteries store more energy while maintaining performance during rapid charging and discharging.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Keeping previous head coach Brent Pry on staff as defensive coordinator will help maintain continuity on that side of the ball.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintain

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Conservationists and some state officials contend the move is a pretext for commercial development that will harm wildlife habitats and water quality.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Anthony’s attorneys contend those comments have created the appearance that Roach prejudged the defense’s claims.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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