REASSUMES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

reassumes

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present tense third-person singular of reassume

as in accedes

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But, after a little insistence that anything is possible if given enough time, Meloni acquiesces.

— Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of acquiesces

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Under Massachusetts law, Sullivan can encourage the jury to go back to the jury room, but not more than twice unless the jury consents to it.

— Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of consents

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Since 1979, net productivity has climbed roughly 90% while typical workers’ hourly pay has risen about 33%, according to Economic Policy Institute data—a gap advocates for shorter workweeks cite as part of the broader case for reform.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Her campaign is being supported by the Yolo County Business PAC, a political action committee that advocates for the Yolo County business community.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of advocates

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In February, President Pamela Whitten and the board of trustees supported and adopted the Chicago Principles, a set of guidelines regarding how the university upholds its free speech environment.

— Cate Charron, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
The letter was also sent to Harry and Meghan’s team and upholds Queen Elizabeth’s wishes when Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles in 2020.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of upholds

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Lizzie’s father, meanwhile, stands by quietly as his wife berates both his daughter and the family maid, Margaret, at dinner that evening.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Thus, its Midwest premiere — and the first production of it ever to be mounted by a North American dance company — doesn’t meddle much with the trope of a woman who stands by her (very) imperfect partner.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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