as in to reaffirm
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Recent Examples of reassert
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.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
However ties have improved recently as the White House looks to reassert US regional supremacy and increase its access to rare earths.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
With more than 50 years of heritage, Lotto, which was established in 1973, is using this moment to reassert its role at the intersection of performance and culture.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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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.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
However ties have improved recently as the White House looks to reassert US regional supremacy and increase its access to rare earths.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
With more than 50 years of heritage, Lotto, which was established in 1973, is using this moment to reassert its role at the intersection of performance and culture.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
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Now is the time to reaffirm that commitment.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The executive also used the high-profile gathering at the Martinez Hotel to reaffirm Canal+‘s long-term commitment to French cinema and the country’s theatrical model as negotiations loom over the renewal of the broadcaster’s agreement with film guilds to invest in French and European films.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Borderless identity also introduces geopolitical complexity where nation-states increasingly assert digital sovereignty.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The language push comes amid signs of a shift in some other Gulf countries, where younger locals are no longer looking so much to the West for validation and are increasingly comfortable asserting their identity in their own language.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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The court affirmed Cichuniec’s conviction for second-degree assault related to the unlawful administration of drugs, leaving that conviction intact, the decision states.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The Secretary of State’s office did not affirm the results of the November 2024 presidential race until weeks later in December.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Over the years, Beckham doubled down on having no regrets over the sarong, insisting past fashion choices were entirely his own.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to Kahn, the editorial was published with a disclaimer, added by ADA leadership, insisting that the ADA had nothing to do with developing or writing the article.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
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While the property and its staff maintain an air of elegance, guests are decidedly informal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association President Trip Barrs warned firefighters wouldn’t be able to maintain current services.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Prosecutors argue the order is needed to protect the jury pool, while defense attorneys contend the request is unsupported and unnecessary.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, two contending teams made blockbuster trades in efforts to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 61.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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