as in to reaffirm
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Recent Examples of reassert
When people feel that they are being forced to do something, they are motivated to reassert their control.
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Tendayi Viki, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Trump has threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Under the terms of the ceasefire, signed late last November, Israel has had 60 days to withdraw from an area in Lebanon south of the Litani River and for the Lebanese military to reassert control over the same areas.
—Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
After a brief return to local control in the 1930s, the state reasserted authority over Kansas City police to weaken political boss Tom Pendergast, who had used the department for patronage and election fraud.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
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Tendayi Viki, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Trump has threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Under the terms of the ceasefire, signed late last November, Israel has had 60 days to withdraw from an area in Lebanon south of the Litani River and for the Lebanese military to reassert control over the same areas.
—Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
After a brief return to local control in the 1930s, the state reasserted authority over Kansas City police to weaken political boss Tom Pendergast, who had used the department for patronage and election fraud.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassert
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The gallery reaffirmed its dedication to her legacy in 2017 with Lotte Laserstein’s Women, featuring her distinctive, insightful portraits of women.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Alien and Sedition Acts elicited a firestorm of criticism soon after they were passed, including from Jefferson and James Madison, who asserted that states have the right and duty to declare some federal laws unconstitutional.—
Daniel Tichenor,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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In August, during an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, Trump falsely asserted that Harris had not identified before as both Black and Indian.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Subsequent studies appeared to affirm the correlation, strengthening the belief among the general public about the benefits of red wine.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a longtime goal of President Trump’s since his time on the campaign trail.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hearn insisted Matchroom held up their end of the bargain and stayed true to the contract.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Howe rightly insists that, rather than try to completely shut out the emotion this time around, Newcastle need to channel it correctly.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The town celebrates its history and maintains links to its past through the collection of antique farm equipment at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and the Garfield County Museum.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Clear any noticeable salt bridges in the brine tank and use the correct salt for your type of water softener to maintain its functionality.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Rays potentially have an elite starting rotation, a top-notch bullpen and enough defense and speed to contend in the American League East.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Fannie Mae contended that limited liability company failed to maintain the building according to its loan agreement and accelerated the loan payments.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassert. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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