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
The suit alleges the group, known widely as WPATH, made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and that its members profited off the claims.
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier last week issued a legal opinion affirming that all school districts must accommodate parents who want their children to leave or be absent from school for the purpose of receiving religious instruction.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
For the record, the closest England has come to affirming the sentiment was in 2018, when Harry Kane won the Golden Boot en route to the team’s fourth-place finish in Russia.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Still, the community persists, affirming their singular existence during Gay Pride Month, much like the hundreds who gathered at Pulse ten years ago—those who just wanted to dance.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers at Stanford tested 11 popular AI systems and found that AI chatbots were prone to flattering and validating the feelings of users, affirming a user’s actions 49% more often than humans did.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The board issued a statement in April affirming its support of McCall’s position.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
That was such a powerful, affirming moment for me.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
In the meantime, legal battles over gender-affirming care continue, with multiple cases challenging DOJ subpoenas for patient information.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 June 2026
ABC News, 17 June 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier last week issued a legal opinion affirming that all school districts must accommodate parents who want their children to leave or be absent from school for the purpose of receiving religious instruction.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
For the record, the closest England has come to affirming the sentiment was in 2018, when Harry Kane won the Golden Boot en route to the team’s fourth-place finish in Russia.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Still, the community persists, affirming their singular existence during Gay Pride Month, much like the hundreds who gathered at Pulse ten years ago—those who just wanted to dance.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers at Stanford tested 11 popular AI systems and found that AI chatbots were prone to flattering and validating the feelings of users, affirming a user’s actions 49% more often than humans did.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The board issued a statement in April affirming its support of McCall’s position.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
That was such a powerful, affirming moment for me.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
In the meantime, legal battles over gender-affirming care continue, with multiple cases challenging DOJ subpoenas for patient information.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
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New Delhi, however, rejected the claim, insisting the ceasefire was the result of direct bilateral talks with Pakistan.—
Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The result, while admirably considered, is almost comically misjudged — like insisting Paddington the bear sits on a throne of lies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Though the Knicks won on game five in spectacular fashion over the weekend, ChatGPT originally pegged the Spurs as the 2026 NBA champs, declaring that San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama would help drag the series into game seven.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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The lawsuit points to an incident in which Urman brought her dog into the writers’ room, declaring that her children no longer wanted it.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Paxton last week threatened to sue the Big 12 for more than $200 million, asserting that the conference punishing Texas Tech could violate a court order that allows Sorsby to play.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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For example, the model refused NBC News’ requests to offer opinions about Elon Musk and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, asserting that the questions might be dangerous.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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South African and Malawian authorities have been coordinating in recent weeks to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Malawian citizens gathered at the site in Durban, claiming to flee anti-migrant tensions and fears of violence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Headlines about this accomplishment were proclaiming that AI has become some sort of math genius.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Verb
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation joined EgyptAir in announcing the new nonstop flight service back in March.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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