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 Beauty does have another character who more explicitly represents the trans experience, but this whole story line feels like the series wanting to take on gender-affirming care for teens without being quite sure what to say about it.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Georgetown Law's then-Dean William Treanor previously responded to Martin's letter, affirming the school's speech protections under the First Amendment.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
De La Cruz subsequently released a statement, affirming that Antonio also would be returning home.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Rather than helping users develop coping skills, Halpern said, a purely affirming chatbot relationship can degrade those skills over time.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Early appeal decisions like the QueerDoc case could also provide guidance for clinics that are doing a risk calculus on the provision of gender-affirming care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
He's championed causes on the political right, such as prohibiting federal funding for gender-affirming care, while being praised by the National Rifle Association.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Georgetown Law's then-Dean William Treanor previously responded to Martin's letter, affirming the school's speech protections under the First Amendment.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
De La Cruz subsequently released a statement, affirming that Antonio also would be returning home.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Rather than helping users develop coping skills, Halpern said, a purely affirming chatbot relationship can degrade those skills over time.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Early appeal decisions like the QueerDoc case could also provide guidance for clinics that are doing a risk calculus on the provision of gender-affirming care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
He's championed causes on the political right, such as prohibiting federal funding for gender-affirming care, while being praised by the National Rifle Association.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
Verb
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Now, Jordan is insisting that Dakota be invited on the group trip to Los Angeles, despite Dakota having no legitimate reason to be there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But advocates for a Connecticut child tax credit aren’t the only ones insisting affordability has become an issue here.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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While many bulk carriers have strong links with China in terms of ownership, operation and cargo, the actual effectiveness of declaring themselves as China-linked in avoiding attacks is unclear, said Rico Luman, a senior economist at the Dutch bank ING who focuses on transport and logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kondayya puts some of the blame for the crash on the city, alleging the backhoe was parked illegally.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In January, Washington’s mother, Mindi Crapo, filed a lawsuit in Dallas County court against Castro and Valles, alleging one or both were responsible for the crash and that the case was mishandled from the start.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The meeting took place as Carvalho issued his first statement since the raid, asserting his innocence and expressing hopes to return to work as soon as possible.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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What looked like a Plum showcase during the first half gradually turned into a Mist surge as Stewart began asserting herself on both ends of the floor.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But rather than claiming a popular mandate its authority comes from prophetic revelation.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Another key sticking point for each of the defense attorneys was a social media account the prosecution said went from an Antifa DFW account to a book club page, claiming it was changed as a disguise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.—
María Verza,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Attendees will have the opportunity to get expert gardening advice and guidance on creating and maintaining thriving gardens, as well as practice in hands-on demonstrations.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s statement announcing the strikes notably makes no mention of Abu Musa.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hours before Díaz-Canel's press conference, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Relations issued a note announcing the decision.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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