reassert

verb

re·​as·​sert (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsərt How to pronounce reassert (audio)
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reasserted; reasserting; reasserts
Synonyms of reassertnext

transitive verb

: to assert (something) again
She reasserted her authority.
Even better, they had won two of their first three games and were reasserting their status as the team to beat …—Mike Finger

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Given that the United States keeps getting mired in errant conflicts, Congress urgently needs to reassert its constitutional obligation to approve acts of war and oversee retrenchment. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Having just abandoned his bid for the presidency after a poor showing in the Iowa caucus, the fight was a chance to reassert strength on his home turf. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 But seeking to reassert its leverage over the global oil chokepoint, Iran has stepped up drone and missile strikes on ships recently, including those outside the immediate vicinity of Hormuz. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 And gerrymandering to steal seats is offensive on principle; neither party should have to perform disproportionately well in an election just to reassert a level playing field. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassert

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reassert was in 1647

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“Reassert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassert. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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