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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Relevance

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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 Detransition has been highlighted in gender-affirming care bans nationwide. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Given their surge in popularity, creators are embracing the dedicated fan bases, reclaiming romantic comedies from dismissive labels, and ready to deliver affirming stories that celebrate all forms of love. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 It's been one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender affirming care for patients under 19 years old. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The ruling navigates new state and federal law, affirming parents’ constitutional right to information while leaving California’s ban on policies that force teachers to automatically tell parents about a student’s gender. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a comprehensive framework affirming the rights of Indigenous populations worldwide. — USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 This is one family’s experience of their last year in Connecticut after major hospitals abruptly ended gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. — Dr. Sj Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 For many people who grew up feeling judged, rejected, or unwelcome, being openly embraced by a figure like Dolly was very affirming. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule this month barring the use of federal Medicaid and CHIP funding to pay for pediatric gender-affirming medications and surgery. — John Wilkerson, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming

Verb

Signatories included some of the same people who have been insisting that, in the absence of a coordinated safety effort, their technology can’t be trusted.

— Ari Levy, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Rather than insisting that these whales continue with their life, which is a human decision, perhaps they should be allowed to die gracefully and respectfully on their own.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of insisting

Verb

When the trial reconvened less than 30 minutes later, a statement was read aloud declaring that Bulone had found Kosowski guilty of first-degree murder.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Newsom spoke with European Union Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra on Tuesday during New York’s Climate Week, a day after declaring a state of emergency as California braces for one of the strongest storms on record.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of declaring

Verb

Different views on the topic Bianco’s legal team argued that the sheriff had a duty to investigate a complaint alleging discrepancies in the election and had acted lawfully after obtaining search warrants from a neutral magistrate.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
She’s accused by a creative agency alleging $1 million in unpaid fees.

— Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleging

Verb

Boutrous pushed back on the claim, asserting that the first mention of national security came only days after the ban was imposed.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
But that is different from reserving the right, in advance, to misbehave — or asserting that your brother-in-law was not actually forgiven.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of asserting

Verb

Last Monday, the three news outlets filed suit, claiming that the ban violated their First Amendment rights.

— Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
In fact, Crawford said, her organization has represented several asylum cases for LGBTQ Cameroonian nationals claiming persecution due to their sexuality.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of claiming

Verb

It’s often been said, or at least inferred, that the International Olympic Committee occasionally wishes to market itself as an entity dedicated to proclaiming and restoring peace.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
With no disrespect to Stafford, who has had a very good career, this is a bit like a former Linkin Park roadie proclaiming that if the band were to come out with another hit album, they’d be considered one of the five best.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of proclaiming

Verb

Under the new ownership, the brand will have the opportunity to broaden its product offering, reach new channels and enter new markets, while maintaining its design integrity and New York point of view.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Paparo and Yang discussed maintaining communication among senior leaders to reduce the risk of miscalculation and encourage safe and professional conduct by their forces.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of maintaining

Verb

The Goodspeed will be announcing its 2027 season later in October.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
But Trump made that all but impossible by announcing them with just five days left in the federal fiscal year and the House out of session through the November election.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of announcing

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