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
That kind of focus affirmed her in a way that gave her a lifeline at that time in her young life, one with a history with homelessness and going through foster care and adoption.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
These artifacts affirmed that writing was both a life-spanning enterprise and a way of life.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Higgins affirmed that the city’s goal is to avoid passing any financial burden onto taxpayers.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
One of Tina Peters' lawyers, John Case, said the court's ruling affirmed the importance of free speech.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
One of Tina Peters’ lawyers, John Case, said the court’s ruling affirmed the importance of free speech.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Her imprisonment became a cause celebre for many on the Right, and hopes were high for her appeal, but on Thursday, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed her conviction.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
When reversing his other convictions, the high court affirmed his conviction for influencing a witness.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
These artifacts affirmed that writing was both a life-spanning enterprise and a way of life.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Higgins affirmed that the city’s goal is to avoid passing any financial burden onto taxpayers.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
One of Tina Peters' lawyers, John Case, said the court's ruling affirmed the importance of free speech.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
One of Tina Peters’ lawyers, John Case, said the court’s ruling affirmed the importance of free speech.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Her imprisonment became a cause celebre for many on the Right, and hopes were high for her appeal, but on Thursday, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed her conviction.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
When reversing his other convictions, the high court affirmed his conviction for influencing a witness.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmed
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Nowadays, the two positions blur together, but his father, Troy, and Harvard-Westlake coach David Rebibo insisted his aspirations were to be on the ball.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shaban, an hour into his testimony, insisted again to Doucette that he was never charged with a crime.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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In February, Panama’s government seized control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports after the country’s Supreme Court declared earlier that a concession allowing the Panama Ports Company to run the ports was unconstitutional.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The building was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1989.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many other lawsuits alleged similar harm, including one claiming that TikTok and Snapchat had contributed to the suicides of three children.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Authorities alleged Arenas, 44, rented out the home while Gershman and alleged co-conspirators Evgeni Tourevski, Allan Austria and Yarin Cohen managed operations, recruited players and staffed the events with dealers, chefs, valets and armed security, according to court documents.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trump has asserted himself as the nation's top law enforcer in his second term, personally directing the attorney general and other top officials on whom to investigate and whom to prosecute.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brinkman asserted that at its current price of $361, the EV maker is hugely overvalued.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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That series ended with a ruptured Achilles for superstar forward Jayson Tatum, and a battering ram taken to the extremities of a Celtics core that had claimed an NBA title just a season prior.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Espinoza testified that Horner made up an alter ego for himself called Zero and claimed Zero was responsible for the killing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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As Orbán over the past decade took a forceful stance against migrants and refugees and proclaimed himself Europe's champion of illiberal Christian democracy, Budapest became a magnet for American conservatives.—
Catherine Belton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
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Improving Americans’ nutrition is a major pillar of Kennedy’s loudly proclaimed MAHA agenda.—
Arthur Caplan,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beatty has not disputed that renovations are needed, but contended that it was rushed and did not go through proper review.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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One of Aguirre’s trial attorneys, Michael Sklar, contended that Fernandez was the one who hit the boy with a belt, shot him with a BB gun and was responsible for much of the abuse prior to his death.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wells Fargo is giving a total of $6 million to six nonprofits to bolster housing access, job training and small businesses in west Charlotte, the banking giant announced Tuesday morning.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another key starter has announced their plans to return to TCU men’s basketball next season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Affirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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