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
Some lawmakers also want legislation that could push back on Selig’s offensive by affirming states’ authority to rein in the platforms.
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
While chatbots often take on an affirming tone with users, several of the lawsuits point to a controversial model called GPT‑4o that was known for being especially sycophantic.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The commission forwarded six recommendations to the council last year, including acknowledging anti-MAPA discrimination, affirming free speech and developing anti-bias training in coordination with UC Davis and the Davis Joint Unified School District.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the Board of Governors adopted a systemwide Statement of Free Expression affirming that universities have a critical role in fostering divergent ideas and robust debate.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The Cascios spent decades defending and affirming Michael’s innocence.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For a dully cynical take on the OnlyFans economy, there’s Euphoria, but for a more affirming consideration, Margo is well worth the subscription.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
While chatbots often take on an affirming tone with users, several of the lawsuits point to a controversial model called GPT‑4o that was known for being especially sycophantic.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The commission forwarded six recommendations to the council last year, including acknowledging anti-MAPA discrimination, affirming free speech and developing anti-bias training in coordination with UC Davis and the Davis Joint Unified School District.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the Board of Governors adopted a systemwide Statement of Free Expression affirming that universities have a critical role in fostering divergent ideas and robust debate.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The Cascios spent decades defending and affirming Michael’s innocence.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For a dully cynical take on the OnlyFans economy, there’s Euphoria, but for a more affirming consideration, Margo is well worth the subscription.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
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The 48-year-old musician repeated his anti-Jewish rhetoric in a 2025 post insisting his words aren’t the ramblings of a drunkard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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His opponents mostly argue within the same framework, insisting the system should be fairer but still organized around the same ideals.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Trump has bypassed Congress’s constitutional role in the assessment of tariffs, budgeting and declaring war.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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At the urging of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May to be Mother’s Day.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging that the electronics manufacturer used her likeness to sell TVs without paying her and without permission.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Since then, multiple outlets, including the Italian news agency Adnkronos, have reported that Israel’s representative, Belu-Simion Fainaru, pressured the Biennale behind the scenes, alleging discrimination on the basis of race and antisemitism, and threatening to bring the show to court.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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The complaint also alleged that Cento makes many false references asserting the product is DOP certified on its website and Amazon page.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Councilmember Tim McOsker, who represents the 15th Council District, pinned the blame for the fire on Caltrans in an interview Wednesday, asserting that the agency failed on multiple fronts, including learning from past incidents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But claiming just one big prize is hard.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Pam Cox called 911 during an argument, claiming her husband had pulled her hair.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Self-cleaning and self-maintaining public restrooms do exist, and other communities in the nation use them.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Since announcing that Glasgow flights would return, Stevens said, United has been encouraged by booking trends.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Smart’s remains were not recovered in the latest search in Arroyo Grande, the sheriff’s office said Saturday while announcing the search had been concluded.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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