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 interest between Sacramento State and those within the Mid-American Conference in becoming college football partners was mutual, as Hornets president Luke Wood and athletic director Mark Orr phrased it Monday and from a statement from the MAC commissioner affirmed.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The airline affirmed its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior on its flights.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
In an appearance on Capital FM in October, Swift affirmed the track continued to be his favorite off the album.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
An appellate court has affirmed a Lake County Court decision in 2024 dismissing charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Fulton County's 2020 ballots were counted three separate times, with the results affirmed.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.
—Jordan Chiles, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Governor Ned Lamont has repeatedly affirmed support for transgender residents.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The airline affirmed its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior on its flights.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
In an appearance on Capital FM in October, Swift affirmed the track continued to be his favorite off the album.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
An appellate court has affirmed a Lake County Court decision in 2024 dismissing charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Fulton County's 2020 ballots were counted three separate times, with the results affirmed.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.
—Jordan Chiles, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Governor Ned Lamont has repeatedly affirmed support for transgender residents.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmed
Verb
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Since the start of the offseason back in October, the Mets have insisted the clubhouse wasn’t toxic last season, yet the narrative has followed the team into spring training.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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During negotiations, Russian officials have insisted Ukraine give up more territory in the east of the country to end the war.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Then, the presiding judge declared a mistrial on additional counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter as the jury did not produce a unanimous decision.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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She was declared legally dead in 1984, though her body was never found.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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At least $132,000 in San Diego County funds were illegally spent on those and other personal expenses, prosecutors alleged this week.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prior to September, alleged cartel members and drug smugglers were treated as criminals with due process rights.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Daily News has a duty to verify facts asserted in op-eds.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a January 16 court filing supporting criminal charges against the two men, the DOJ asserted Aljorna was the one driving the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His character was killed off early in Season 9 after a devastating Season 8 plane crash that also claimed the life of Leigh’s Lexie.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Survivors of the catastrophic avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada that claimed at least eight lives were rescued after using an emergency feature available on some iPhones.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Throughout, McIntyre proclaimed his innocence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brian Wilson was back, as the promotional campaign around 15 Big Ones excitedly proclaimed, and that meant the rockin’ good times were here to stay.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His lawyers have contended ICE racially profiled him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kyle McNabb, however, contended in police documents that the internal temperature of such a vehicle could have climbed above 140 degrees.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just before the talks, Iran announced its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard started the drill early Monday morning in the waterways that are crucial international trade routes through which 20% of the world's oil passes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker’s death was announced by his family Monday in a statement released by Zipporah Films, Wiseman’s distribution company.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Affirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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