affirming

verb

Definition of affirmingnext
present participle of affirm
1
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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2
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 Missouri would also still outlaw gender-affirming care for minors under a state law legislators passed in 2023. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 Still, Burney-Scott said, the journal article is lacking some perspectives — including discussion of early menopause due to gender-affirming care, or a medical intervention — that shows the limitations of current research. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026 The North Carolina Department of Transportation signed an agreement with Charlotte last week affirming its promise to invest at minimum $300 million in community benefits. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Not listed are some other interrelated organizations Wright has affiliated with that oppose gender-affirming care, including the Society for Evidence Based Gender Medicine and Genspect's Killarney Group think tank. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Wiener has passed some of the state’s most progressive laws on LGBTQ+ rights, including protections for gender-affirming care, and challenged federal immigration agents in California. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
  1. insisting
  2. declaring
  3. alleging
  4. asserting
  5. claiming
  6. proclaiming
  7. maintaining
  8. announcing
Verb
  • Stay flexible instead of insisting everyone stick to the script.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ironically, the organization has previously objected to certain uses of AI in schools, insisting that AI must remain under human supervision and cannot replace teachers in core instruction or grading.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of insisting
Verb
  • Newsom added, in apparent reference to the 25th Amendment, a constitutional provision that establishes procedures for presidential succession and for replacing or declaring a President unable to perform their duties.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The data underscore concerns leaders expressed in September 2025 when declaring the city in fiscal distress.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of declaring
Verb
  • Vaccaro, who filed for divorce, is also suing Hill, 32, alleging at least eight domestic violence incidents.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI has pushed back against wrongful death and product liability lawsuits, alleging user misuse and violation of usage policies.
    — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleging
Verb
  • Trump is accustomed to asserting the primacy of force over law and clearly anticipates no punishment for doing so in front of a body dedicated to saving humanity from the scourge of war.
    — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors describe the drug trafficking and torture conspiracies as interconnected, asserting that proceeds from corruption and narcotics trafficking helped Maduro and Flores maintain the loyalty of officials who enforced their rule.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of asserting
Verb
  • Be careful with unexpected emails or text messages claiming to be connected to the breach.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Forty-seven years later, EXPD is still claiming Of Washington in its handle.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of claiming
Verb
  • Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Iran published a 14,390-word letter to Americans this week proclaiming the regime’s victory over the US, suggesting the two sides were no closer to resolving their seven-month war through diplomatic means.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • And El-Sayed, while maintaining that the election should focus on Michigan voters and their economic struggles, has also embraced the larger implications of his candidacy.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The spending figures raise broader questions about whether France's financial and political priorities have left sufficient resources for maintaining school infrastructure and meeting students' needs.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of maintaining
Verb
  • Blumhouse is diving into another horror video game, announcing an Amanda the Adventurer adaptation.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The association cited Uthmeier’s involvement in the Hope Florida scandal in its news release announcing the donation to Rodríguez.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing

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“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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