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
The council’s decision affirmed the Planning Commission’s denial.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
More than a century into the debate about whether a corporation is a person, Stewart affirmed that a person can be a corporation—a public one, as of 1999, when shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia surged to almost two billion dollars in value.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The European Council affirmed its intention to inject funds into Ukraine’s military and defense budget in early 2026, but the $163 billion loan intended to be financed by Russian accounts held in European financial institutions was scrapped — at least until December.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier in October, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge affirmed a lower court's dismissal in the fifth case.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence in October 2025.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend, Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire deal after Israel accused Hamas of carrying out an attack that killed two IDF soldiers, prompting waves of airstrikes.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the law’s constitutionality and affirmed her authority to bring such lawsuits.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
In September, Congress passed the Internal Security Act, which affirmed the State Department’s right to seize citizen’s passports.
—Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
More than a century into the debate about whether a corporation is a person, Stewart affirmed that a person can be a corporation—a public one, as of 1999, when shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia surged to almost two billion dollars in value.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The European Council affirmed its intention to inject funds into Ukraine’s military and defense budget in early 2026, but the $163 billion loan intended to be financed by Russian accounts held in European financial institutions was scrapped — at least until December.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier in October, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge affirmed a lower court's dismissal in the fifth case.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence in October 2025.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend, Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire deal after Israel accused Hamas of carrying out an attack that killed two IDF soldiers, prompting waves of airstrikes.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the law’s constitutionality and affirmed her authority to bring such lawsuits.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
In September, Congress passed the Internal Security Act, which affirmed the State Department’s right to seize citizen’s passports.
—Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmed
Verb
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Again, Shamblin messaged, this time removing the mention of the gun; again, the bot insisted a human was coming.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lima insisted that the public backs a tougher stance and that the vast majority of favela residents supported the operation.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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During that entire time, the fans demanded Harrison be fired and pundits declared that the Mavericks had just made a potentially franchise killing move.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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His three-day trial in October ended with a hung jury, and 4th District Judge Patrick Miller declared a mistrial.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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Suharto, who is also the current leader’s father-in-law, came to power following brutal bloodletting in 1965 in which at least half a million people alleged to be communists were killed, and critics point to widespread reports of torture and forced disappearances through to his overthrow in 1998.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The complaint alleged a violation of departmental policy regarding the use of force.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated November 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Stars asserted dominion over their kingdom, their names airbrushed on walls (Bow Wow) and etched into marble floors (Missy Elliott).—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The settlement agreement also includes a provision that Sholes pay an existing medical lien asserted by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sam Altman, of OpenAI, has claimed that generative AI could bring about the end of human civilization, and that AI poses a risk of extinction on a par with nuclear warfare and global pandemics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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In his lawsuit, Vianello claimed that the local ordinance that allowed the city to issue nearly $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and renovations violates the Kansas Constitution and statutory requirements for a bond election.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The name stuck and the 1901 show was gladly proclaimed the Great American Royal cattle show.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The country’s electoral authority, stacked with Maduro sympathizers, proclaimed him the winner amid allegations of vote-rigging, which the government denied.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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In its court filings Friday, the administration contended that the judge had usurped both legislative and executive authority.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The only absolute, Einstein contended, was the speed of light in a vacuum.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Affirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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