AFFIRMING Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

affirming

verb

Definition of affirming

present participle of affirm

as in insisting

to state as a fact usually forcefully unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

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as in declaring

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 affirming Due to the show’s popularity, the line between fiction and reality has blurred for its young cast, and not always in such affirming ways. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Children’s said that the plaintiffs were attempting to force it to stop granting admitting privileges to physicians who refused to offer gender-affirming care, which would ultimately harm patients. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 July 2026 Unlike most humans, AI systems can be endlessly engaging, infinitely patient, and relentlessly affirming. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026 The right approach seems to be something like a schoolteacher’s—a mix of affirming praise and stern directions. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 One girl’s family left New Hampshire as new laws targeting transgender youth and limiting gender-affirming care took hold, underscoring the growing pressure on families seeking supportive environments. — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Ultimately, the experience turned a pending disaster into an affirming experience, Cuadra said. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Such statements affirming a referee’s honesty should not be necessary. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Pojmann said the department does not maintain reliable current data on how many incarcerated people identify as transgender or seek gender-affirming treatment. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming

Verb

Trump suggested Newsom should be arrested over his handling of the unrest, insisting the National Guard was needed.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026
Daley agreed to speak with detectives after his DNA was collected and denied the allegations while insisting his DNA would not be found on the child.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of insisting

Verb

Comic-Con’s lineup since the pandemic has been cyclical, with the biggest names staying away one year — and some blogs declaring the convention dead — and then a large push the next year.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Earlier this year, the actor celebrated alongside players on the court after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship, later declaring in a video obtained by ESPN’s SportsCenter that the title meant more to him than an Academy Award.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of declaring

Verb

Van Brunt said inspection reports by a state attorney are crucial in lawsuits alleging constitutional violations.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Taco Bell has been sued at least three times in federal court this week, with plaintiffs alleging negligence, breach of warranty and violations of deceptive trade practices law for allegedly selling contaminated lettuce.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of alleging

Verb

But Khamenei has remained hidden from public view, neither addressing the nation directly nor visibly asserting his authority, even as officials negotiate or govern in his name.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Before Sajet stepped down, the Smithsonian released a statement asserting that only its secretary and board can make such decisions, not the president.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of asserting

Verb

The Pentagon is not revealing its equipment losses, but Tehran is claiming large numbers of US Black Hawk helicopters destroyed and base infrastructure like aircraft hangars heavily damaged in its days of attacks.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The Senate argues that the blacklist itself was not challenged by the EU Commission, claiming that only provisions giving too much power to the French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication are problematic.

— Samuel Petrequin, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of claiming

Verb

In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Her Valley girl howl will stop you in your tracks, proclaiming friendship, revolution, and, yeah, lust.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of proclaiming

Verb

Mahan attributed the disorder to the scale and frequency of hosting 104 games across 39 days, while maintaining that the events and downtown remained safe overall.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
The group, which included students, recommended expanding pathways to advanced learning while maintaining high expectations.

— Meisha Porter, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of maintaining

Verb

Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.

— Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
By announcing his intentions months out, Kerr enabled FloSports—and other media outlets ranging from the BBC to The Athletic and beyond—to build coverage in anticipation of the race, which in turn gives Kerr and his sponsor Brooks more exposure.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of announcing

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