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
Book blogs mourned my loss, a distinction that was both affirming and heartrending.
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Kenneth Turan, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention recently released new guidance on moving upstream, affirming the importance of connection, belonging, economic stability, and community-level protective factors.
—Scott Lomurray, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health have suspended gender-affirming hormonal treatments for minors again, though transgender youth can still get care in Colorado from providers that don’t rely on federal funds.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
As announced by the Office of Personnel Management last summer, government employees, postal workers, and their families — no matter their age — will no longer be able to receive insurance coverage for gender-affirming care including hormones or surgery.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Artists such as Arcángel, Yandel, Tito El Bambino, Jay Wheeler, J Alvarez, and Mau Montaner expressed support with applause emojis, affirming words, and gestures of admiration.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Just prior to the vote on Senate Bill 14, which bans gender-affirming health care for transgender youth and ultimately became law, Department of Public Safety officers detained Evans for questioning, the complaint said.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced firm support for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday, affirming Schumer’s leadership despite internal party divisions over the latest spending deal.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Kenneth Turan, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention recently released new guidance on moving upstream, affirming the importance of connection, belonging, economic stability, and community-level protective factors.
—Scott Lomurray, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health have suspended gender-affirming hormonal treatments for minors again, though transgender youth can still get care in Colorado from providers that don’t rely on federal funds.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
As announced by the Office of Personnel Management last summer, government employees, postal workers, and their families — no matter their age — will no longer be able to receive insurance coverage for gender-affirming care including hormones or surgery.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Artists such as Arcángel, Yandel, Tito El Bambino, Jay Wheeler, J Alvarez, and Mau Montaner expressed support with applause emojis, affirming words, and gestures of admiration.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Just prior to the vote on Senate Bill 14, which bans gender-affirming health care for transgender youth and ultimately became law, Department of Public Safety officers detained Evans for questioning, the complaint said.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced firm support for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday, affirming Schumer’s leadership despite internal party divisions over the latest spending deal.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
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But the state of California is insisting the Ivanpah power plant in the Mojave Desert stay open for at least 13 more years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The document significantly lowered the threshold for the possible use of nuclear weapons, declaring that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even before declaring his presidential intentions, Vance received a powerful early endorsement in late December.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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There was that conservative influencer who went out and posted this video that went viral, alleging that day care facilities were pocketing public funds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In November 2020, Feeding Our Future sued the Minnesota Department of Education, alleging that the state was slow-walking its grant applications.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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For years, Putin has been asserting a vision of a world divided by a few powerful men into spheres of influence.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The mayor called on ICE agents to leave the city, asserting that federal immigration authorities were ripping families apart and sowing chaos on Minneapolis streets.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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And while numbers vary, one former NBA player has even the biggest of rockstars beat, claiming to have slept with 20,000 women over the course of his life.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said in a press release that a driver called 911, claiming that someone had shot at his vehicle while driving along Highway 67 near Joe Wilson Road.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cut to 1904, and President Teddy Roosevelt brandishing his big stick, proclaiming his own corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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An Instagram and Facebook page have been created in the past week proclaiming to be the pages for Walsh's treasurer campaign.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Durham Intermediate is in need of repairs, and the cost of maintaining the campus exceeds $8 million.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Korrey said success depends on clear and honest communication with buyers, understanding the value of the product being sold, reading the room and creating a sense of urgency to bid while maintaining trust.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Presenter Hailee Steinfeld made her first red carpet appearance since announcing she and husband Josh Allen were expecting their first child together in a baby pink dress with a small train and Repossi jewelry.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Anticipating the arrival of letters has become part of the rhythm of Helen’s day, part of the light shifting across the kitchen floor and the cuckoo of her wooden clock announcing every hour.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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