Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasserting
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No judge should be above the Constitution, and no citizen should fear retaliation for asserting their rights.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Trump levied the threats against Cuba after launching a military operation capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in January and asserting control of the country’s oil exports.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The decision followed 10 months of tense court proceedings, during which Yoon remained unapologetic, insisting that his actions were a legitimate exercise of presidential authority aimed at countering his liberal rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Removing access to gender affirming care leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among transgender youth.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming care for minors.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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What role should the county judge play in maintaining civility on the commissioners court and in the audience?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Anna and Robert, however, despair over the imminent disruption of the family unit, and drastic, escalatingly calamitous steps are taken toward maintaining the status quo.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Last year, federal prosecutors filed charges alleging fraud in a state autism assistance program and housing services for people with disabilities and addiction.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Norton filed a whistleblower complaint last week alleging that she was put on leave for speaking out against the politicization of scientific research.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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He was impeached 11 days after declaring martial law and removed from office four months later.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon's martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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For many reasons Texans are overtaxed as witnessed by the governor claiming surpluses.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The co-owner of Pierozek in Brooklyn says a website claiming to sell pierogi plush pillows used photos from his restaurant's social media accounts in their customer reviews section.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Council members Marc Whyte and Misty Spears opposed the move, contending that the city should not interfere with ICE’s work and doing so could result in lawsuits.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Of all of the non-playoff teams, Baltimore is the closest to contending.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Reasserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasserting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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