reassume

verb

Definition of reassumenext
as in to acquiesce

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Recent Examples of reassume 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassume
  1. acquiesce
  2. accede
  3. assent
  4. consent
  5. agree
  6. uphold
  7. adopt
  8. advocate
Verb
  • It is intended to pressure union members into acquiescing to management’s demands.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • This isn’t about Starmer acquiescing on defence, said John Rentoul in The Independent.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 2 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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  • Their mothers assented because anything the cousins did together could be considered family time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
  • George’s job was to assent to the policies passed by Parliament.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Definition of assent
Verb
  • If not all parents consent, the court must issue an order explaining how the case will proceed.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of consent
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  • Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, Lachlan Murdoch stunned the industry by agreeing to pay $22 billion for Roku, a leading streaming platform that reaches 100 million viewers worldwide.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of agree
Verb
  • On the surface, the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion upholding state laws barring transgender girls from women’s and girl’s sports teams looks like a victory for women’s rights.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Last year, the Supreme Court upheld a different Texas law requiring that pornographic websites verify users are at least 18 to allow access.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of uphold
Verb
  • The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of adopt
Verb
  • Instead of protecting oneself by avoiding risks, the article advocates for embracing curiosity to explore new ideas, experiment with AI, and develop uniquely human skills like critical thinking, communication, and creativity.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The administration also cracked down on student protesters in 2025 for advocating on behalf of Palestinians during the war in Gaza.
    — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of advocate

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“Reassume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassume. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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