1
as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
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2
as in declared
to state clearly and strongly
our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down
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Recent Examples of affirmed
Minnesota’s Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson condemned the deception and affirmed how troubling the ambush was.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Constitution, as affirmed by the United States Supreme Court, protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court affirmed as much in a 1988 ruling involving televangelist Jerry Falwell.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
An appeals court in California also recently affirmed a preliminary order on Chen’s original decision.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The remarks came as senators of both major parties affirmed the importance of the political independence of the Fed during an hourslong confirmation hearing before the Senate committee on housing, banking and urban affairs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to intervene in a lower court decision that affirmed a Mississippi law requiring users to verify their ages before using social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
The Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice further added and affirmed these restrictions, effectively removing women and girls from society and silencing their voices.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Aug. 2025
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Constitution, as affirmed by the United States Supreme Court, protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court affirmed as much in a 1988 ruling involving televangelist Jerry Falwell.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
An appeals court in California also recently affirmed a preliminary order on Chen’s original decision.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The remarks came as senators of both major parties affirmed the importance of the political independence of the Fed during an hourslong confirmation hearing before the Senate committee on housing, banking and urban affairs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to intervene in a lower court decision that affirmed a Mississippi law requiring users to verify their ages before using social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
The Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice further added and affirmed these restrictions, effectively removing women and girls from society and silencing their voices.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmed
Verb
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Local leaders have acknowledged the city has a crime problem but have also insisted that crime is down significantly, according to Chicago Police Department data.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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His Money To celebrate his lucrative contract, Smith initially did not want a lavish, calorie-laden dinner — especially with training camp a week away — but his father, Henry, insisted on picking up the takeout tab from Eddie V’s, an upscale seafood restaurant.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bower was found by police with a gunshot wound to the head and declared dead at the scene, a police sergeant told Enquirer media partner Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indirect reporting lines must be declared and assessed on a case-by-case basis.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When he was first questioned by the police, the outlet alleged that Mirza accused a drug dealer of murdering Marsuk, saying that he was also injured and threatened in the altercation.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Not long after that investigation quieted down, Division Street was the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by current and former female athletes who alleged that the organization favored the school’s male athletes.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the interviews and non-fiction film, Deen and Glass advocated for her reputation and asserted that her racist rhetoric was not fully understood by the public.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Within the letter, the senators asserted that oversight of the Smithsonian rests with Congress from its founding, not the White House.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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In explaining the oversight for such a highly visual social media app, Meta claimed limited resources and higher priorities.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both claimed there were no imminent crime issues in the city.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2004, Chicago officials proclaimed the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues in the North Park neighborhood as Kun Chae Bae Way, but Bae declined to allow the sign to be erected.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Landau after all was the music critic who famously proclaimed Bruce the future rock and roll.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As Elizabeth Hardwick and others have contended over the years, criticism has too often diminished as a form of argument and rigorous engagement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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As far as AliExpress is concerned, the ITIF contended that counterfeits on the marketplace are more blatant.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Affirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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