REASSUME Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

reassume

verb

Definition of reassume

as in to acquiesce

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Recent Examples of reassume If Fland can build on Saturday’s breakout performance, the Gators could reassume their position as SEC favorites. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 Walker found his groove in the middle of the season, but didn’t reassume the role until after Camilo Doval was traded and Randy Rodríguez was injured. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2025 Cousins will reassume the starting role and help pull the Falcons out of their current 3-7 record. — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025 Upon reassuming his leadership role in 1997, Jobs instilled a strong emphasis on innovation and the development of exceptional core products. — Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reassume

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Lidia told me that at least half the women in her unit eventually acquiesced.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Quick POCs and pretty dashboards then get business leaders to acquiesce to an AI project.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of acquiesce

Verb

When Queen Elizabeth acceded to the throne in 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI, Winston Churchill was the British prime minister.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
But while the union asked for voluntary recognition, the company did not accede to that request.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

Definition of accede

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False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Their mothers assented because anything the cousins did together could be considered family time.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Definition of assent

Verb

The law prevents those under the age of 16 from creating or keeping accounts on covered platforms by limiting the age at which minors can sign the contract required to open an account and consent to share their data via a terms of service.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
Participants agreed to annual cognitive and physical assessments, gave researchers access to convent archives and medical records and consented to brain donation at death.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of consent

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The city has estimated if all three governments agree to extend the TADs, and therefore give up their portions of that tax revenue growth, at least $5 billion could be raised for infrastructure investment.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
The Odyssey is a story of (literal) epic proportions, and everybody seems to agree that Christopher Nolan brings the awe.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of agree

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For many, this new-build option upholds preferential aesthetics while satisfying practical needs and eliminating restoration headaches.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026
The legal battle has been ongoing since the 2012 incident, and the Alaska Supreme Court has upheld the state’s bid to seize Jouppi’s plane.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026

Definition of uphold

Verb

According to a July 3 letter obtained by The Sacramento Bee, the city still needed to complete required rezoning, adopt the housing element and submit both to HCD before the department could certify the plan.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
North Richland Hills adopted data center regulations in June 2025 to address the new use.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of adopt

Verb

The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
With age minimums as leverage, the trust and safety teams within each company can advocate for design changes, like Snapchat’s, that prioritize kids’ well-being and safety over engagement.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

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