as in to affirm
to formally state (something) again in order to emphasize that it is true
The President reaffirmed his commitment to cutting taxes. She reaffirmed her stance on the issue.
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Recent Examples of reaffirm
The company also reaffirmed its financial guidance on Monday.
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Russell Leung,ashley Capoot,jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
Gartner’s 2024 Women In Supply Chain survey showed that women’s representation has stalled, particularly at the leadership level, and that previous year’s gains were at risk if businesses don’t reaffirm their commitments to women’s career growth.
—Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even the film’s relentless forward charge — its preference for strict point-making over a more learn at your own pace curriculum — helps to reaffirm its larger argument that schools have been conditioned to process children rather than enrich them.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety last week voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order, issued last December, and to proceed with demolition after Mayor Pete Land explained that redevelopment plans had fallen through.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Russell Leung,ashley Capoot,jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
Gartner’s 2024 Women In Supply Chain survey showed that women’s representation has stalled, particularly at the leadership level, and that previous year’s gains were at risk if businesses don’t reaffirm their commitments to women’s career growth.
—Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even the film’s relentless forward charge — its preference for strict point-making over a more learn at your own pace curriculum — helps to reaffirm its larger argument that schools have been conditioned to process children rather than enrich them.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety last week voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order, issued last December, and to proceed with demolition after Mayor Pete Land explained that redevelopment plans had fallen through.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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Estes said the nurse’s words affirmed her immediate decision not to report.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Recognition of Palestine inherently affirms recognition of Israel.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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During a July meeting on the development strategy for the Russian submarine forces, President Vladimir Putin said submarines play a key role in ensuring the country's sovereignty and security, protecting its interests and maintaining strategic parity.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rather than reassert her commitment to the trans movement or support for trans people, Watson tried to adopt a political mentality that assumes the best in Rowling.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Putin’s focus is squarely on reasserting Russian influence in eastern Europe.—
Patricia M. Kim,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Sep. 2025
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The county is currently defending a long-running class-action case alleging systemic deficiencies in the jails’ health care.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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McKinney has an interception on the season and four passes defended.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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