as in to reaffirm
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reassert
Familiar structures and routines reasserted themselves, and the old ways of working returned.
—
Jeroen Tas, Time, 10 July 2025
Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress' first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Again, Congress has shown little to no interest in reasserting its power, even during recent budget talks.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
With the release of the 2025 Special 301 Report, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has taken an important step toward reasserting U.S. leadership on intellectual property.
—Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassert
Jeroen Tas, Time, 10 July 2025
Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress' first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Again, Congress has shown little to no interest in reasserting its power, even during recent budget talks.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
With the release of the 2025 Special 301 Report, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has taken an important step toward reasserting U.S. leadership on intellectual property.
—Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
Verb
-
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962 and reaffirmed Cambodia's claim in later rulings, but Thai officials have challenged these demarcations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
-
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories In his statement, Lawn went on to reaffirm the company’s commitment to safety.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
-
Brown denies the allegations, and her attorney asserts her innocence, while the city seeks restitution and damages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
-
In his letter, Donovan asserted that the Chiefs had submitted a proposal to the state and received no response for six weeks — a claim Kelly administration officials dispute.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
In the interview, Snyder affirmed the company’s plans to pull out of its Irvine headquarters and relocate to Baldwin Park, which were announced last winter.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
-
Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
-
The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Verb
-
Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
-
This practice helps maintain brand consistency and maximize the return on creative production budgets.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
-
In its petition to the Travis County state District Court, IGT contends that donating to a caucus is not the same as contributing to a political campaign.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
-
Hatfield contended that violated the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys as well as Texas law, rendering the Nunez contract invalid and unenforceable, Brooks' opinion states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share