as in to reaffirm
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Recent Examples of reassert
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the United Nations to reassert itself in global affairs to safeguard democracy under threat from resurgent nationalism, conflict and widening inequality.
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Tarek El-Tablawy, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Now is the time to hack back the jungle and reassert some order in your yard.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
On a largely party-line vote of 47-52, the resolution to reassert Congress' war powers didn't advance.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The United States, Jakes argues, concurrently went to war to reassert its dominance in the Gulf and instead handed Iran a platform to start collecting tolls in yuan and cryptocurrency—anything, that is, except dollars.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Tarek El-Tablawy, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Now is the time to hack back the jungle and reassert some order in your yard.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
On a largely party-line vote of 47-52, the resolution to reassert Congress' war powers didn't advance.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The United States, Jakes argues, concurrently went to war to reassert its dominance in the Gulf and instead handed Iran a platform to start collecting tolls in yuan and cryptocurrency—anything, that is, except dollars.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
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Lobbying groups have also said that the measure would not directly impact current or future legislation, but would reaffirm existing federal law, USA TODAY reported at the time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hearing will give Warsh, who served as the youngest-ever Fed governor, from 2006 to 2011, the opportunity to reaffirm those plans.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Louisiana sued to restrict access to mifepristone, asserting that its availability undermined the ban there.—
Mark Sherman,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The improved momentum behind IGV and relative 'buy' signals versus the SPX suggest software stocks are asserting themselves as a new source of leadership within the technology sector.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Some lawmakers also want legislation that could push back on Selig’s offensive by affirming states’ authority to rein in the platforms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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