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
In a report released last year, the Rabbinical Assembly reaffirmed its ban on clergy officiating at weddings of intermarrying couples but called on members to be more welcoming toward mixed families.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Last month, in a rare meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Tibetan monk reaffirmed his allegiance to the rule of the Communist Party and pledged to make his religion more Chinese – a tenet of Xi’s policy on religion.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
In the response published July 3, the government turned down multiple committee proposals while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the U.K. as a global production destination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2025
In May 2025, the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial took place in Berlin, gathering over 130 Member States and international partners to reaffirm their support for UN peacekeeping and to pledge a concrete plan to enhance the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Last month, in a rare meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Tibetan monk reaffirmed his allegiance to the rule of the Communist Party and pledged to make his religion more Chinese – a tenet of Xi’s policy on religion.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
In the response published July 3, the government turned down multiple committee proposals while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the U.K. as a global production destination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2025
In May 2025, the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial took place in Berlin, gathering over 130 Member States and international partners to reaffirm their support for UN peacekeeping and to pledge a concrete plan to enhance the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The ruling comes as a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights heats up, with the nation's highest court upholding Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors in June.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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What To Know The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Rescissions are the constitutional path to codify these savings, shielding the administration from legal challenges while reasserting Congress' fiscal responsibility.—
Erick Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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With its uptrend reasserted, the S & P 500 is up some 30% from the early-April tariff-panic low, an extraordinary recovery in just over three months.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Tesla heads to federal court in Miami on Monday to defend its Autopilot system in a wrongful death case involving the death of a 22-year-old college student.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Shevchenko successfully defended her title via fourth-round TKO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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